2021 GLE 53 AMG engine air filter DIY instructions?

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Jan 17, 2022 | 05:26 PM
  #1  
Hello everyone, I am a new owner of GLE 53 non-coupe (kids, you know:-).
Looking for some instructions on how to replace the engine air filter (going K&N route before I'll add race chip) - but can't find anything here or online.
Will appreciate if anyone has a link to a guide or PDF.. thank you!

P.S Came from tuned Macan S, need some extra juice to get close to where I was with Porsche :-)
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Jan 17, 2022 | 05:30 PM
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I would contact K&N directly. They may have something in the works.
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Jan 17, 2022 | 05:37 PM
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Good idea - thanks!
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Jun 30, 2022 | 02:09 PM
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Quote: Good idea - thanks!
Did you end up up finding instruction for GLE 53 air filter? Also, what tune are you going to do/ done?
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Jul 1, 2022 | 06:31 PM
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Attached.


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Jul 3, 2022 | 09:52 AM
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How about the AMG 63s?
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Jul 3, 2022 | 10:52 AM
  #7  
Looks similar to W213.

Have a look:


Working on WIS, might take a while.
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Jul 3, 2022 | 06:00 PM
  #8  
Great link!

wonder if BMC makes one for the new GLE AMG63S
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Jul 4, 2022 | 05:00 PM
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The above video is for the M157 engine in the prior W166 chassis which ended with the 2019 model year.
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Quote: The above video is for the M157 engine in the prior W166 chassis.
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May 23, 2025 | 04:45 PM
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Thank you for posting this. It enabled my ENgine filter swap on a 2021 E53 AMG Convertible. I put in a new K&N Filter on my car. Your notes are the only ones I found that were relevant. SO THANKS for posting.
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