Vrodman

I'm thinking I need to replace my cabin air filters. Getting a slight mildew smell out of the vents when AC first comes on. Is this an easy DIY? Can someone steer me to a "how to" link? Any and all info on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

ProV1

very easy DIY, but i doubt the mildew smell would go away with new filters. u need to spray some lysol into the air vents & intakes.. goodluck

Vrodman

Good to know it's very easy DIY. Do I get to them from the passenger side floorboard? If not where? I have no idea where they are. Also, where would the vent intakes be? Up under the dash somewhere?

Thanks

ruBENZ

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Here this may help: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...lter-tips.html

Vrodman

ruBenz, Thanks a lot. great link. I'm thinking because I have a slight mildew smell at AC start-up, that replacing the carbon filters (stink eaters) would be a good idea. If I understood everything correctly that I just reviewed in your link, it looks like there are two non-carbon filters behind the glove box, and two carbon filters under the glove box for a total of 4 filters. Does this sound correct? Actually it's pretty impressive that the car has 4 filters for the cabin!

Again, thanks for the link. It has a great "how to" DIY. Very clear.

Vrodman

Does the W210 in fact have four total cabin filters? two charcoal and two non-charcoal? Before I order new filters I would like to know without having to take apart the glove box and the panel below it to confirm. Thanks in advance.

ruBENZ

A total of four:

* Part #210-830-1018; 1 pair (2 filters) On Top Of Evaporator Housing

* Part #210-830-1118; 1 set (2 filters) Activated Charcoal Filters on Side of Blower Case

Vrodman

That's what I thought. Thanks a lot. BTW, Autohaus shows PN 210-830-0218 for the Charcoal filters. They show the same number you gave for the other pair.