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Replace Cabin Air Filter on Mercedes GL Class

Model: Mercedes Gl MK 1, X164 - Years 2006-2012
Part: Cabin air filter

How do you remove the cabin air filter on a Mercedes GL Class? Remove the glove compartment to access the air filter. Unscrew the securing screws from underneath the glove compartment and detach the cover located at the bottom. Once the cover is removed, unscrew the securing screws of the glove box: remove the container drawer. Remove the cap from the filter housing, then extract the worn cabin filter. Insert a new cabin filter: ensure it fits snugly around the walls of the housing. Refit the cap of the filter housing and then secure the glove compartment with its screws.

Updated on 4 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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