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I couldn’t find anything online, the current one says it is made by Mann, but when checking Mann’s website they don’t list a cabin air filter for the G550….
Nothing at Amazon…
Nothing at local Napa…
Going to try some other local parts places
Napa said they don’t show that they can even get the part…
I did find a filter (last pic) for the G63 on Mann’s website…anyone know if it is the same…?
1). Open hood
2). Look in the far back corner on the passenger side
3). Push in the two clips and lift out the housing
I will add some pics later tonight.
Hardest part was/is finding the replacement filter. I ended up ordering through Walmart from a shipper in Canada. It was cheap too, about $23.00.
I checked my engine air filters and they looked new, however, the cabin air filter kind of hangs out there in the open, I was surprised how dirty it was (especially compared to the others)
1st - use mbparts.mbusa.com - put in your Model/Year - in Upper Right type in the Part you are looking for.
that will give you MB Part# - and site will automatically give you a "local area" Dealer MSRP and Dealer Inv on hand for that Part.
2nd - on a standard "intake cabin filter" you reference - a Google search will bring up choices/alternates
you are doing the right thing - frequent replacement is best practice - easy and cheap - MB, Mann, Hengst - about the "same" for cabin intake
the guys at fourbyfourclub.com might have a "trickster" washable/reusable upgrade - they are those kinddof guys in a good way as mudster/desert blasters
3rd - the "recirculation cabin filter" - on that one a "wide" variety of aftermarket options there - including some that are "more hype than substance"
I posted a thread on this forum about a year ago - it might still be on the old forum - includes MB p/n, where it's located in the engine compartment and how to swap it out. Search for "cabin filter". Some parts data bases list the incorrect p/n for MY 2019+, so double check before ordering. I get them from autohausaz.com for less than $20.
1st - use mbparts.mbusa.com - put in your Model/Year - in Upper Right type in the Part you are looking for.
that will give you MB Part# - and site will automatically give you a "local area" Dealer MSRP and Dealer Inv on hand for that Part.
2nd - on a standard "intake cabin filter" you reference - a Google search will bring up choices/alternates
you are doing the right thing - frequent replacement is best practice - easy and cheap - MB, Mann, Hengst - about the "same" for cabin intake
the guys at fourbyfourclub.com might have a "trickster" washable/reusable upgrade - they are those kinddof guys in a good way as mudster/desert blasters
3rd - the "recirculation cabin filter" - on that one a "wide" variety of aftermarket options there - including some that are "more hype than substance"
Thank You
1). I searched the forum via Google, not sure how I missed yours. All I found was posts on the G63
2). Lots of results via Google, but lots of incorrect ones
3). So there is an additional recirculating on filter? I searched it on the link, thank you for that too, but the diagram didn’t provide much help.
Gonna do some more searching on that. I did hear that there are 2 cabin filters, but have yet to find the second one.
1). I searched the forum via Google, not sure how I missed yours. All I found was posts on the G63
2). Lots of results via Google, but lots of incorrect ones
3). So there is an additional recirculating on filter? I searched it on the link, thank you for that too, but the diagram didn’t provide much help.
Gonna do some more searching on that. I did hear that there are 2 cabin filters, but have yet to find the second one.
Thanks again, we need some stickies for DIYers…
I'd be interest in knowing if there's a second filter also. I've never found one -- usually they're behind the glove box, but I don't see any evidence of a removable panel in this area.
I've never identified where the fuel filter is either. Anyone have a P/N or location on this?
I'd be interest in knowing if there's a second filter also. I've never found one -- usually they're behind the glove box, but I don't see any evidence of a removable panel in this area.
I've never identified where the fuel filter is either. Anyone have a P/N or location on this?
I am still searching for the re-circulating filter location. I ordered up a new one, which is supposed to arrive today.
I sent my service manager a message asking for the location and he thought it was near the firewall under the hood, but he didn’t sound too sure. (Based on his reply, he didn’t ask a mechanic or look it up). 🤦🏼♂️
I am guessing the new filter doesn’t come with instructions…🤞
I am still searching for the re-circulating filter location. I ordered up a new one, which is supposed to arrive today.
I sent my service manager a message asking for the location and he thought it was near the firewall under the hood, but he didn’t sound too sure. (Based on his reply, he didn’t ask a mechanic or look it up). 🤦🏼♂️
I am guessing the new filter doesn’t come with instructions…🤞
The main air intake cabin filter is where the service manager indicates - on the passenger side in the engine compartment against the firewall - but there's no evidence of an alternate intake from the cabin for recirculation.
The main air intake cabin filter is where the service manager indicates - on the passenger side in the engine compartment against the firewall - but there's no evidence of an alternate intake from the cabin for recirculation.
Out of curiosity, I removed the glove box assembly to see what I could see. In the exploded view assembly drawing above, the part identified as (1) is behind the center console and glove box. The fan turbine (18) and the portion of (1) into which it seats is directly behind the glove box. On top of this (not shown in this drawing) is an actuator that opens and closes a vent to the intake filter that's in the engine compartment. This is where the recirculation air appears to be taken in also. If the rest of this drawing is accurate, this puts the recirculation filter (19) behind the center console vents. This is where my curiosity (curiously enough) ended. Yanking the center console (or maybe the navigation panel) is something I don't want to try at home.
Think I'll just keep the intake cabin filter replaced frequently and wipe up any dust in the cabin so I can avoid for as long as possible replacing this recirculation filter.
Let us know how things go on this. Maybe I'm overlooking something obvious, but I see no easy access to this filter.
(BTW, autohausaz.com's price on this filter is $40.49)
The "activated charcoal" recirculation cabin filter- the MB-Part# and Instructions are attached.
Unfortunately this thread shows "Most Dealer's Are Stupid" or to be gracious - "Most Dealer's Don't Know G-Wagen's".
Overall the New Gen G-Wagen's have this Activated Charcoal Filter - which is NOT unique to G's since most New Gen Luxury MB's have the same Filter-Procedure.
The "activated charcoal" recirculation cabin filter- the MB-Part# and Instructions are attached.
Unfortunately this thread shows "Most Dealer's Are Stupid" or to be gracious - "Most Dealer's Don't Know G-Wagen's".
Overall the New Gen G-Wagen's have this Activated Charcoal Filter - which is NOT unique to G's since most New Gen Luxury MB's have the same Filter-Procedure.
Many thanks for this! Not at all obvious when I had the glove box unit removed. When I looked in this footwell area, all I saw was the screw-attached panel with the airbag identification embossed on it, and that was enough to scare me away.
So to summarize for everyone ...
The cabin intake filter is in the engine compartment - MB p/n 463 830 11 02 ($16 at autohausaz.com)
The cabin recirculation filter is under the glove box - MB p/n 463 835 28 00 ($40.50 at autohausaz.com)
Now -- any idea where the fuel filter can be found?
Was able to find Wix 9037 listed in a book at O’Reilly, now the trouble is locating one…
This Wix p/n 9037 is a filter with dimensions 9.7" x 8.5" x 1.2 and won't fit MY2019+ Gs. The correct Wix p/n for the intake cabin filter (the one in the engine compartment) is WP10124, and the dimensions are 9.7" x 7.4" x 1.3".
Also, here are the installation instructions for the recirculation cabin filter (p/n CUK 26 023) from Mann's website. Photos aren't for a G, but seem close enough to give it a go.
The "activated charcoal" recirculation cabin filter- the MB-Part# and Instructions are attached.
Unfortunately this thread shows "Most Dealer's Are Stupid" or to be gracious - "Most Dealer's Don't Know G-Wagen's".
Overall the New Gen G-Wagen's have this Activated Charcoal Filter - which is NOT unique to G's since most New Gen Luxury MB's have the same Filter-Procedure.
This Wix p/n 9037 is a filter with dimensions 9.7" x 8.5" x 1.2 and won't fit MY2019+ Gs. The correct Wix p/n for the intake cabin filter (the one in the engine compartment) is WP10124, and the dimensions are 9.7" x 7.4" x 1.3".
Also, here are the installation instructions for the recirculation cabin filter (p/n CUK 26 023) from Mann's website. Photos aren't for a G, but seem close enough to give it a go.
Dang, that sucks, Wix should probably correct their website and manuals directing people to the 9037
The 9037 is supposed to arrive tomorrow and the G is gone on a road trip u til after Christmas…I guess I will take a closer look then.
Just finished replacing this recirculation cabin filter, and I'll probably not do it again for as long as I own the truck. Took me about 3 hours, and I rate the task an 11 on a 10 point scale (changing out the transmission in my YJ wasn't much harder). I was going to write up a few DIY notes and post a couple pics to help others, but instead here are my thoughts:
1. The procedure in the service note attached to post #15 above has a step (1) "Remove trim", and references another service note AR68.10P-1502XG. Removing this trim piece, which is retained by several hidden fasteners, is extremely difficult and non-obvious. I can't describe how to do this even having managed to do it.
2. Removing the old filter wasn't too difficult, and the new one went in without any problem. Reinstalling the filter's trap door was difficult due to its location, seating, and slide fastening mechanism. You can't position yourself to see this area, a mirror and light help, but it's still mostly feeling around with your hands.
3. Getting the trim piece back into position and getting its hidden fasteners snapped in wasn't much easier than its removal.
Bottom line -- keep your intake cabin filter changed frequently, keep your windows up, and vacuum and wipe up dust in the truck's interior so that this recirc filter doesn't need to be replaced. Even if you have it done at a dealership, everything might not get put back together correctly and without damaged fasteners. If your dealer denies that this filter exists, it's because he doesn't want to do the job for any price.
Just went through my annual replace windshield wipers and cabin air filters across all our cars and I’m the dummy on this forum that snapped the plastic on the side of the housing that the combined filter+top housing clips into (not the clips holding the filter inside the housing or the clips on that removable top housing. This is the mounting receptacle for that housing). Wondering if I’m on the right track here with the replacement: Air Duct - (463-830-11-01-64)
12-11-2021, 01:40 PM
