Mercedes-Benz E-Class and E-Class AMG: How to Replace Cabin Air Filter
Here's how to replace the cabin air filter in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
This article applies to Mercedes-Benz E-Class and E-Class AMG (2002-2009).
The cabin air filter filters any air circulating in the cockpit of the car. Replacing the cabin air filter ensures you're breathing fresh air on a daily basis. The process is very easy, and doing it yourself is quick and painless. Here's how!
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Materials Needed
- Torx T25 screwdriver
- Needle-nosed pliers
- Flat head screwdriver
Step 1 – Locate the filter
The filter is located in the passenger foot-well area.
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Step 2 – Remove Torx screws
Remove the Torx screws that hold the cabin trim in place.
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Step 3 – Pull trim down
Pull the trim down from the front. Don't pull it all the way down because you need to disconnect two wires before completely removing it.
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Step 4 – Remove footwell light connector and sensor
With your fingers or the needle-nosed pliers, carefully remove the footwell light connector on the right. Also, remove the sensor you find there.
Step 5 – Remove cabin trim completely
After removing both wires, pull the cabin trim down farther, then lift it out.
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Step 6 – Remove sliding plastic connector
On the bottom of the filter is a plastic sliding connector. Slide it towards you until it releases.
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Step 7 – Remove two C-clamps
With the flat head screwdriver, carefully loosen the two C clamps on each end of the cabin filter, then pop them off.
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Step 8 – Slide filter out
Gently, pull the filter out to remove.
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Step 9 – Remove sliding plastic piece
Remove this piece and install it on the replacement filter.
Step 10 – Install new filter
Slide in the replacement filter. Slide the white plastic connector to secure it. Replace the C-clamps.
Step 11 – Re-install the trim
Tuck the cabin trim back in by pushing it behind the carpet and up. Reconnect the sensor and footwell light wires (test by closing the door). Re-install the Torx screws.
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