Bay Area User

Dealer just quoted me $500 to change the air filter on my e55.
Yeah, right. i'm not paying that much.
I searched for DIY threads showing the procedure, but came back empty handed. Can anyone point me in the right direction??
Thanks.

psk145

You just need a #20 or #25 torx driver to unscrew the screws. Swap filters and screw them back in.

hcetzneb

Did they give you a break down of parts/labor. I think book time on the filter replacement is .6 -.8 max so maybe 100 dollars max. depending on the labor rate. Working at a dealer myself im ashamed at this est. I think we do them for 200-250 max. so i would shop around. On the 55 motors you dont nee to remove the box completely, remove the 8 t-25 screws and unclip the top of the air box , just be careful of where it meets at the throttle body there is a clip on the top and bottom and needs to be depressed or it will break.

Hammer Down

Thx for the reminder, I need to do that before I go back out to the track. I think they have only been changed once??? I know that they say AMG on them, if I buy some from the dealership do they AMG on them as well?

shardul

iTrader: (1)

they should if the part number is the same

Bay Area User

anyone got the part number and approximate price so i can ensure i get the right part from the dealer tomorrow?


I was also told that replacing my leaking shocks would cost around 2300 dollars

itsmeek

Do you want me to take video of what to do? I won't remove mine but I can prob post it this weekend. I recommend aftermarket filters, but if not- just go to mbenz part counter and ask for replacement air filters- they will ask for your cars vin. The filters for my e55 and e500 are the same btw. The quote on the shocks sounds typical.

Cost:
Filters about $90 if you get the AFE's (highly recommended) and cheaper if you go OEM from the dealership.
Star/torx bit ($2)
Power screwdriver: ($20 or $2 for a manual one)
Time: 20 minutes w/manual screwdriver or 5 minutes w/power

Get the AFE filters here:
http://www.mbpartswarehouse.com/part...668+11920+9157

you will need 2.

Bay Area User

Thank you VERY much. This was an excellent break down of what to expect.
a video might not be needed .. cough, i hope, cough
It'd be great to have one for the record and perhaps post it in the DIY thread for all the E55 newbies.

Nait Sirhc

You didn't by any chance buy that car from Palm Beach Pre-owned, did you? VIN WDBUF76J24A48972 ?

AZIPOD

Get the K&N air filters while you're at it.

MJ50

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