K&N Filter replacement
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2003 CLK 500, 2004 allroad quattro
K&N Filter replacement
I would like to get instructions on how to replace the OEM air cleaer with a K&N filter. I looked under the hood of the CLK500 and I'm lost, don't know where to start. Help!
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Just the element, but where do I begin
the engine compartment hides everything so well that I do not see or recognize the air box. first where should i look for the box and once i locate it, are special tools required? i'm new at this. pardon my ignorance.
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I'm not familiar with the car yet, but check where the red arrows are. Could be placed near front or at end of intake...
Does this car have 2 air filters? Left and right?
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Does this car have 2 air filters? Left and right?
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2003 CLK 500, 2004 allroad quattro
the 2003 CLK500 has left and right air intake ducts
but the K&N product specs state 1 element is required so i bought only 1. i'll look again under the hood. it can't be this difficult to change out the air cleaner element right?
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Re: the 2003 CLK500 has left and right air intake ducts
Originally posted by CLK500K3K4
but the K&N product specs state 1 element is required so i bought only 1. i'll look again under the hood. it can't be this difficult to change out the air cleaner element right?
but the K&N product specs state 1 element is required so i bought only 1. i'll look again under the hood. it can't be this difficult to change out the air cleaner element right?
But it looks like you would still need find where the filter is located, and expose it by removing trim.
Only hard the first time! Never again...:p
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Originally posted by count_schemula
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