Air filter change Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 - 2013

Air filter location - note, there are two air filters to inspect

First, you need to remove this top moulding to gain access

Carefully undo the four 13mm retaining bolts

Now remove the rubber sealing strip

Next locate the single E9 Torx bolt, shown here

Now remove the E9 retaining bolt

Next, carefully remove the moulding

You are now ready to remove the engine cover

Using both hands pop off the engine cover. Place carefully away from the engine bay

Here is the location of the left hand air filter

The right hand filter is located here

Remove the oil filler cap

Now you can remove the oil filler collar

Using a screwdriver unscrew the retaining central clamp on the air manifold

Unscrew the retaining clamp on the right hand air filter

Unscrew the retaining clamp on the left hand air filter

Release the MAF sensor plugs on each side of the air manifold. Now you can remove the manifold from the engine bay

Starting with the left-hand air filter, undo the two retaining bolts

Here is the second retaining bolt

Now lift away the air filter body

Unscrew the four retaining Torx-25 screws on the air filter body

Separate the the air filter body to access the air filter

Air filter in position

Clean the top section of the air filter body if required

Remove the air filter and dispose of correctly. Check the air filter body for dust or debris, clean if required. Now replace the left hand filter and reassemble. Follow a similar procedure with the right hand filter