# Air filter replacement **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [February 2, 2009, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919 "2009-02-02T16:50:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Norml1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/34f0e0/32.png) [@Norml1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norml1)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/1 "2009-02-02T16:50:01Z")
I’m a novice mechanic and want to change the air filter in my 2002 M/Benz C240. Can anyone help by outlining location and proper steps to gt it done? Norm ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/2 "2009-02-02T16:58:44Z")
Does the owner’s manual have any information on this? ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/3 "2009-02-02T16:58:46Z")
I would be very surprised if the Owner’s Manual did not include this information in the “Owner Maintenance” section. Most manuals have a helpful graphic that should illustrate the location of the filter and how to open the air filter housing. Have you checked the manual? ---
**Author:** ![Norml1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/34f0e0/32.png) [@Norml1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norml1)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/4 "2009-02-02T17:04:59Z")
Thanks for your fast replies. I turned down the dealers offer to do the job thinking that I could do it easily, but upon checking my owners manual, found no info on it at all. That’s what led me to this site. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/5 "2009-02-02T17:07:33Z")
That’s really too bad that a car that sells for that much money does not have a decent Owner’s Manual. Hopefully one of the Mercedes owners on this board will be able to explain the specifics of this procedure for you. Hang in there for a few hours, and someone should be able to help. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/6 "2009-02-02T17:13:44Z")
You’ll want a repair manual, about $30, but will save you big $$ in the long run. Here’s the Haynes version: > **[Mercedes-Benz C-Class (01-07) Haynes Repair Manual](https://haynes.com/en-us/mercedes-benz-c-class-01-07-haynes-repair-manual)** > > With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself…from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our... ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/7 "2009-02-02T17:22:52Z")
Today’s manufacturers are being real \*sses about this information. My wifes 07 Lexus states…“The Air-Filter should be serviced every 50k miles. See the dealer for service”. It wasn’t too difficult to locate and change…They don’t want you touching ANYTHING on the car/truck anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/8 "2009-02-02T17:40:18Z")
What texases said and you shouldn’t have to order it either, just visit your local automotive store for it. ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/51bf81/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/9 "2009-02-02T21:27:16Z")
I think that there is a warning about seeing the dealer. Anything you break can be very expensive. I guess the OP wins this one because a visit to a dealer can be just as expensive. What used to be the easiest job is now very challenging. ---
**Author:** ![Norml1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/34f0e0/32.png) [@Norml1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norml1)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/10 "2009-02-02T21:31:16Z")
Thanks guys, for your help. I’m gonna try to get this little job done tomorrow morning (It shouldn’t be too difficult) and soon as I get a chance, pick up a repair manual at the local auto parts store in order to handle future problems. Thanks again to all who replied. Norm ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-replacement/25919/11 "2009-02-02T21:33:52Z")
There’s an urban myth that Rolls Royce dealers used to lock the hoods of in-warranty cars closed so that a Gentleman’s driver could only polish the door handles etc. All other service required a trip back to the livery.