Bruben

Hi -

I recently completed the 30k miles service on my 2015 GL450 but can't work out how to change the engine air filter! I would imagine it's pretty simple once you know how, but for the life of me I can't find the location. Can someone please advise me on where it's the engine air filter is located and how to change it. Thanks a ton!

maneesh

I know the 2015 GL450's are V6's but am not sure if they are the M276 engine. Perhaps this video may help?

Kampefem

Guys i dont think the video above applies. I have a 2016 GL450 and the filters are behing and on top of the engine. I have not changed them yet but will do so soon. I have seen the screws it looks like you have to unscrew the covers from the engine. I mean that you can not remove the air filter housing and walk with it like some mercedes models.

ando_1

A bit off topic, but wondering if you guys performed this service yourself? Also if you did, does this affect the CPO or ELT warranties?

Thanks

Bruben

Thanks for the video however the engine is a V6 3.0 twin turbo engine model number M276. I still can't find the location of the engine air filter and how to change it. I've also searched online and can't find anything showing the location. This should be really easy!!

foreverbeta

I think this is what you are looking for:

NaviTimer1

Man, I wish my 550 was this easy to remove the air filters. On the V8's you have to disconnect the intake tubes and remove the covers.

les2015

THIS APPLIES FOR THE GL550 ONLY
Here on this video, after minute 6, you could see how to remove the air filters boxes. This is the same engine as the GL550

RockAuto has great prices for these air filters $14
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...305919&jsn=435

Please, remember that the driver´s side air filter box has a hose clamp that you have to remove and possible change if the factory one is still there. Do not force this hose from the air filter box because you will break it.

Good Luck

Bruben

Thanks a ton foreverbeta! That's perfect.

Jack Bauer 99

True, but skips the part of taking the screws out, they're in such a tight spot, especially the left air filter. I had to make one to get the get left screw out. Argh.

DC-BENZ

Wow, the GL350 takes double that effort to change the filter.

irochfo

So how is it done on the GL350? I need to do that pretty soon on mine.

DC-BENZ

It's pretty similar to an ML... Try this video.

vshahid

Thanks for posting this. I looked for it for a long time and couldnt find it.

threeMBs

That video skips the most important and difficult part - on how to take the least accessible rear screw out on each side.

vshahid

I agree. I would have liked to see it. I needed to know if the whole air box comes out or just the lid. I am assuming it is done by using a right angled air or electric driver.