S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

Charcoal And Cabin Filter Replacement

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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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Cool Charcoal And Cabin Filter Replacement

Cheers Fellow Enthusuiasts!
Needing A Bit Of Advice With Replacing Charcoal And Cabin Air Filters. Any Saturday Morning Dyi Experience With The Task. Any Hidden Challenges I Should Be Aware Of, And Your Feedback On The Whole Endeavor.

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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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Any DIY for the S600 on this?
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 03:35 AM
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hope this helps, it should be for all s-klasse models and apprently its the same for the e-class.

http://aa.bosch.de/aa/en/static/prod...x-x-091998.pdf
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Is the filter behind the glove box and/or under the hood?
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Dust filters are behind glove box.
Charcoal filters are under dash.
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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Dust filters are behind glove box.
Charcoal filters are under dash.
Thank you: I thought the dust filter was also the charcoal filter. If the dust filter filters dust out of the air, what does the charcoal filter filter?
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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Charcoal filters are designed to absorb odours and air pollutants.
MB recommends changing them every 60k mi ($200).

Dust filters should be changed more frequently and are pretty inexpensive.
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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Thanks again. I think my Charcoal filter was changed about 5k miles ago.
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The bosch link above is broken, but you can go to www.bosch.de to start. I can't find a lookup to the cabin pollen and charcoal filters.

Dealer just told me $100 for the dust, and $295 for the charcoal !!!!! No thanks, I'll do my own.

Can somebody please post part numbers for the dust filter and the charcoal filter? I'll buy online from a reputable mb parts dealer, than you very much.

I found a diagram on removal procedure for the S and E class for the cabin dust filter. It shows removal of the glove box (approx 6 screws, connectors, etc.) and I think I see a total of 3 filter elements in the diagram. 1 vertical and 2 horizontal side by side.

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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Went to www.allgermanparts.com

and purchased "Bosch" brand cabin filters kit for US$17.54, and the "Mann" brand activated charcoal cabin filters kit for $108.67.

How a dealer can feel comfortable quoting almost 4X the internet price is beyond my ability to comprehend.

Also bought some Mann intake air filters (set of 2) for $37.17. Have been looking for these for a while at PepBoys and Autozone but haven't ever found them in stock. Hope my engine likes the extra air for the summer season.
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Installed all the cabin filters. No problemos.

However, ordered the wrong engine air filter kit.
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