The era of performance cabin air filters really began in 1996 with the introduction of the W210 sedan in the U.S. market. By performance, we mean more than just a simple intake air box filter like you saw on the later model W124. A performance filter package contained two side by side paper element filters on top of (intake) the blower motor intake air box and two inline charcoal filters on the outlet side of blower box air box. These provided both clean and fresh smelling air to car’s occupants.
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They were designed to be changed on a regular basis (every one to two years based on environment conditions). Unfortunately, time has shown that they do not get changed. When ignored you will have restricted air flow through your vents and in some cases foul smelling air. Why don’t they get changed? It may be due to the fact the owner is not even aware of the filters and the importance of their replacement. We think it may also be the same with some repair shops. Kent has never seen a 10 to 15 year old Mercedes with clean cabin air filters in both locations!
Replacement at first may seem like a lot of work, but if you know how to do it, it should not take more than 30 to 45 minutes. This is definitely a beginner D.I.Y. job. You will be amazed at the improvement in HVAC air flow and quality. This applies to the E320, E300, E420, E430, S430, S500, CL500 as well as the AMG models from 1996 to 2006.
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This video contains the following information:
- Types of filters used
- Applicable models
- General locations of filters
- Sold as a set
- W220 intake air filter replacement
- Details on removal of the W220 glove box
- Releasing the filter locking plate
- Removal of the actual filters up close
- Cleaning
- Installing the new filters
- Tips on reinstalling the W220 glove box
- Trick to removing the W210 glove box
- Location of screws
- Removing and replacing the intake air filters on the W210
- Procedure for replacing the two charcoal filters in both cars
- Up close video working under the dash so you can really see it
- Tips for installing the charcoal filter cover plates
- No 1. Reason for premature blower motor failure
PLEASE NOTE: This video was filmed using both a 2000 E430 and a 2000 S500. No CL500 was available at the time for filming. The filters are the same on the CL (W215) but there may be some slight differences in removing the box and panels to get to them. That information is NOT covered in this video.
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