15 E320L air filter replacement operation (M276 engine)

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 September 24, 2024
As soon as the air filter element arrived today, I couldn’t wait to try to replace the filter element for the first time. The MAHLE LX2841/7 bought in a certain store in the east.

The engine compartment is not cleaned much and is always kept in the underground garage. It is not dirty yet

Remove the front pipe first. There are buckles on both sides. You can pull it out by breaking it on both sides.

The guard plate is fixed by 7 snap fasteners and can be pulled upwards with a little force

This guard plate is the guard plate of the air filter element. A T20 screwdriver can loosen the 4 screws, and you don’t need to screw them out.

There are two fixing buttons on the front of the air filter guard plate to fix it, so you need to pull it in the direction of the front of the car and it will come out once you pull it.

Comparing the old and new filter elements, the original filter element has been used for nearly 20,000 kilometers

The right side is still clean after unpacking it

I accidentally tore the handle off during installation. This is too weak. It must be gentle in the future.

Contrast between the old and the new

I don’t know if it’s psychological, but I always feel that the quality of Benz’s original air filter is a little better

The font is completely different

Remove the left empty filter in the same way

The left kidney is obviously more than the right kidney. It seems that I will have to bring the vacuum cleaner next time.

installed
Reverse operation, it’s easy to install everything

The original filter element was produced in January 2018? If so, the supply of 4S stores is still relatively new

In addition, please consult Yan Ban. The plastic part under the left air filter element has a hole. Does this need to be dealt with immediately? Thank you!
This is the first time to replace the filter, but there are many shortcomings. Thank you for watching!