SLK/R170: R170 post facelift engine cover
10-19-2013, 08:49 AM
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R170 post facelift engine cover
Hi,
I've just bought a 2000 SLK 230K. I'd like to change the oil filter myself but it appears to be obscured by a cover. Is this just a cosmetic thing and, more importantly, how do I get it off to access the oil filter?
Thanks for any help
I've just bought a 2000 SLK 230K. I'd like to change the oil filter myself but it appears to be obscured by a cover. Is this just a cosmetic thing and, more importantly, how do I get it off to access the oil filter?
Thanks for any help
10-19-2013, 11:50 AM
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2001 SLK 230, 2007 GL 450
It's just cosmetic. There are three spring clips underneath that clip on/around rubber nubs. If you just pull up on the front the first two (front and middle side) pop right off. Back one usually takes a light tug of the cover towards you.
