Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the important tasks you need to achieve if you want to keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid sudden breakdowns that would require you to spend a lot of money. Some maintenance work seem obvious to everyone, just like oil and filter replacing, but for others you may not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to focus on a less notorious but equally important maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Mercedes Classe B 2? To do this, first we’ll check out where the cabin filter on your Mercedes Classe B 2 is, and secondly how to replace this famous filter, also called pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Mercedes Classe B 2?
So let’s start our article with location of the cabin filter on your Mercedes Classe B 2. According to the year of your vehicle and the series, the filter can be placed in three different areas, we will now describe these locations.
Passenger compartment filter found in the engine compartment
To locate the cabin filter of your Mercedes Classe B 2?, we recommend you to check out the side of the engine compartment, in reality, it is one of the most popular places for car manufacturers. This is simply mainly because this is where the Mercedes Classe B 2’s external air intake is situated. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time found just under the windscreen, at the level of the air vents, you can access it through the bonnet of your motor vehicle, it will be in a plastic box.
Cabin filter which is underneath the glove box of an Mercedes Classe B 2
The second possible location for the cabin filter on your Mercedes Classe B 2 is under the glove compartment of your car. This is the least complicated place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should find a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Mercedes Classe B 2
Finally, last place where the cabin filter on your Mercedes Classe B 2 can be placed is underneath your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is commonly held by clips or a screw. Now that this is done, you should see the black box it is in.
How to replace the cabin filter of my Mercedes Classe B 2?
Finally, we will now discover how to replace the cabin filter of your Mercedes Classe B 2? Although this is a rather common procedure, it must be done at the right time to avoid complications on your motor vehicle.
When to replace the cabin filter on Mercedes Classe B 2?
The big query for many Mercedes Classe B 2 owners is when to replace this filter, because we know that you have to change it every 20,000 kilometres; don’t be reluctant to consult our article on the removal of the service indicator light; however, for the cabin filter, it’s a entire other question. It should be replaced every year if you use your motor vehicle regularly or every two years if you drive in the country side and only make short trips. The purpose of this filter is to filter out air impure substances, allergens and exhaust gases. Do not hesitate to replace it more regularly if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Mercedes Classe B 2?
Last but not least, the last step that certainly attracts you to this tips guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Mercedes Classe B 2? This step is actually very simple. Once you’ve found the location of the filter, all you have to do is to unclip the box in which it is located and carefully pull it out. Be careful when taking it out to look carefully in which direction it is positioned (you will often find an arrow that gives the direction of the air), so remember to position your new filter in the same direction. You just have to close and re-clip the box and you’re done changing the cabin filter of your Mercedes Classe B 2.
If you have any further questions about the Mercedes Classe B 2, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Classe B 2 category.
