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Mercedes Sl - Video tutorial

Model: Mercedes Sl R129, MK 5 - Years 1989-2001
Part: Air filter
Operation: Engine air filter replacement

The car in question actually has two engine air filters, one for each bank, and they are housed inside the plastic cover that is right above the engine; therefore open the front hood and remove the front part of the plastic cover on the engine, the one that has a grille shape; then unhook the intake ducts from the filter box and remove it from its seat by pulling it forward; then turn the filter box over and unhook the bayonet locks to remove the cover and access the filters to replace them with new ones.


Posted on 20 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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