mig1980

Good day guys. I am doing an oil change soon and I am looking at changing out the fuel filter on my SL55 as well. Does anyone know where it is and how to change it. Any steps would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

mig1980

any input on this guys?

Rook3300

I'm not familiar with the SL's fuel filter placement, but my research on the ML320's fuel filter is that it is located on top of the fuel tank and it is a bear to replace. I'm sure it's not quite in the same spot on SL's as you'd have to remove the rear suspension to get to the gas tank, but I'd guess it's near there somewhere. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Rook

IngenereAMG

It is relatively accessible. I will take a look on my service disc and see if I can put up a picture and some directions.

mig1980

I would really appreciate it Dino. Thank you.

Rook3300

On the same topic, does anyone know what the fuel filter change schedule is? Thanks.

Rook

IngenereAMG

I believe that it is 60K miles.

I was able to look on the service disc, but it would not allow me to save the page with the info that you are looking for. However, I believe that it is located under the car on the passenger side, and is fairly visible and obvious when you get under there. Sorry I couldn't post the exact page.

Lee Wireless

See attachment

Rick SL55

thanks for sharing the info.

chipps

Yep, that looks like a Mercedes Benz fuel filter. I recall the first time I decided to replace a Mercedes-Benz fuel filter. I was expecting to find a little plastic tube stuck in the middle of a fuel line with a couple of hose clamps. Was I ever surprised. That was my first experience with cars that are "engineered like no other cars in the world".

mig1980

Thank you very much for the info. I am going to be doing the oil change and fuel filter change next week. I will be draining the oil and replacing the drain plugs and washers. Does anyone know how many lbs the plugs should be torqued too?

HFELIU

Hey Mig, I know this is a few years later but I was curious to know how the fuel filter replacement went, were you successful? If so, what was the procedure you used? I'm currently doing maintenance on my SL, and right now the Fuel Filter is a PITA!

pleeson

Fuel filter was the one thing that stumped me. That thing is tucked up tight and in front of the diff. With a lift, I think it would be fairly easy; having none, I took it to the dealer.

HFELIU

I'm in the process of changing out my Fuel filter and I have the vehicle lifted off the ground and trust me, it's not making a difference. As you said it's a PITA to get to, and from the looks of things it's starting to look like the rear suspension might need to be lowered just to gain access to the damn thing. It's just insane in you ask me. So far i've been able to break off the two clamps that hold the hoses in place, unbolt the plastic nuts that hold the filter housing in place, but there's no clear way of removing the filter housing, or the actual fuel filter. There just isn't much space in there. I'll let everyone know by Thursday or Friday what i've come up with so far. Plus i'm hoping to order the MB service dvd and have it in by thursday so I can have a better idea of what's the "official" way of doing things.

groves73

I replaced mine a month ago. Its tight but not impossible. Take off the 2 nuts you see in the picture then the three? nuts that hold the bracket to the car. now you have to figure out like a puzzle how to get the bracket out. had my car on ramps I bought at harbor freight. you don't need to remove the suspension or drive axles. if you need more room you might be able to jack the car and support it with jack stands and let the wheels drop, wear safety glasses because you might get a face full of gas!

HFELIU

I actually took a break on the vehicle and will continue on thursday, i removed all the bolts and the filter bracket is loose, and as you said it's like a puzzle, so I was trying to maneuver the bracket at different angles. Thanks for the idea as far as letting the suspension drop down. I had the vehicle on jack stands but also had the tires removed, I'll make sure to add the tire on and i'm sure it'll help drop it just a bit to give me a little extra room to get the filter out. Thanks groves73

groves73

you should have the bracket loose from the filter. if you do I believe I pinched it together just a bit to get it out