aceman

Folks -

Can someone help me figure out what needs to be done to change the filters out. From looking at it, it looks like a good amount of work (unless i'm missing something!).

I just changed my cabin air filters (that was cake via the engine compartment), now i'm looking at the engine air intake filters.

thanks in advance,

Aceman

HIGHMILE E55

This is still in my to-do list, because its a pain in the...

Mine is not a Diesel, but I imagine its similar to yours. You have to remove the strut tower brace, then you have to remove the partition wall. You basically need to make sure that the entire air filter housing is unobstructed from above. Only then, are you supposed to attempt to remove the air filter housing to get to the filters...

When I finally do this next weekend, I'll take pictures.

lkchris

What needs to be done is to take the vehicle to dealer--it requires a computer reset after filter change.

alx

you need to remove the strut tower brace. then all will make sense.

when you are putting everything back together make sure you have inserted properly (all the way in and not with folded lips) the rubber/plastic intake hoses the connect the airboxes and the engine intake manifold.

the only reset i have done was to reset the proper services in the service menu once the work is done. you dont need a starmark for that.

take your time...

luv2sleep

You are kidding, right? lol

aceman

Alx,

Thanks for the insight. how long did it take?

Aceman

StevethePilot

Your system measures the service interval. You'll be nagged that your service a, b, c, whatever, is due if you do not reset the computer stating you've performed that service.

So, no, he's not kidding, and no, no either.

mdadgar

There's about a million different procedures floating around for resetting the service interval. I'm sure one of them applies to the GL.

No dealer visit necessary.

- Mark

lkchris

Now then, I did NOT post that it's the service interval reset did I?

Why anybody is dumb enough to attempt even the simplest maintenance without reference to WIS procedures is beyond me.

Here's what it says in WIS:
Just because you don't want to believe it doesn't mean it isn't factual. Doesn't mean they're the same as chebbies either.

mdadgar

As usual, your slobbering brainless fanboi dedication does you credit.

- Mark

lkchris

As usual, you fail to demonstrate knowledge of Mercedes.

mdadgar

Well, hey, no one here knows as much about Mercedes as you do? Right?

Your sales brochure collection is unmatched.

- Mark

alx

your mileage will vary, the first time it will take you about 2 hours from start to end...

it is not hard, just awkward to maneuver the airboxes in and out of the engine compartment.

Brocktoon

Why don't we all just get along?

lkchris

Your reading comprehension is poor.

I've simply quoted from Mercedes WIS, i.e. the workshop information system documentation.

You've, however, first misread this information as a service reminder reset and now misread WIS as "sales brochure."

Information I've shared can be of use to the original poster--yours is noise.

Should original poster desire to access WIS for himself, he can start at http://www.startekinfo.com Easiest to use is http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/o...tedDocId=11498

StevethePilot

Apologies, Kent, that was me. There's been so much talk from those willing to risk self-service about resetting service interval reminders I assumed that was what you were talking about.

PS For those who haven't been here since pretty much the beginning, Kent - agree or disagree with him - has pretty much proven right every time.

atimpau

Here is how to do it, step by step.