Vehicle maintenance is one of the most important tasks you need to do if you want to keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid unexpected breakdowns that would necessitate you to spend a lot of money. Some maintenance work seem obvious to almost all people, just like oil and filter replacing, but for others you might 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 C 4? To do this, first we’ll see where the cabin filter on your Mercedes Classe C 4 is, and secondly how to replace this popular filter, also called pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Mercedes Classe C 4?
So let’s start our article with location of the cabin filter on your Mercedes Classe C 4. Determined by the year of your vehicle and the series, the filter can be placed in three different places, we will now describe these locations.
Passenger compartment filter situated in the engine compartment
To locate the cabin filter of your Mercedes Classe C 4?, we advise you to check out the side of the engine compartment, in reality, it is one of the most popular spots for car makers. This is only because this is where the Mercedes Classe C 4’s external air intake is located. This is where your car will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time placed just below 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 below the glove box of an Mercedes Classe C 4
The second possible area for the cabin filter on your Mercedes Classe C 4 is under the glove compartment of your car. This is the least difficult place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should recognize a black box containing the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Mercedes Classe C 4
Finally, last place where the cabin filter on your Mercedes Classe C 4 can be placed is below your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is almost always 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 C 4?
Finally, we will now show you how to replace the cabin filter of your Mercedes Classe C 4? Although this is a rather basic step, it must be done at the right time to avoid problems on your automobile.
When to replace the cabin filter on Mercedes Classe C 4?
The big query for a good number of Mercedes Classe C 4 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 read our article on the removal of the service indicator light; however, for the cabin filter, it’s a whole other question. It should be replaced every year if you use your automobile regularly or every two years if you drive in the country and only make short trips. The purpose of this filter is to filter out air harmful particles, 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 C 4?
Last but not least, the last step that surely draws you to this guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Mercedes Classe C 4? This step is actually very common. Once you’ve found the position of the filter, all you have to do is to unclip the box in which it is located and softly 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 C 4.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Mercedes Classe C 4, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Classe C 4 category.
