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How to Replace the Cabin Filter on a Mercedes Vito.

Model: Mercedes Vito W638, MK 1 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Cabin air filter

In this tutorial video, you can see how to replace the cabin filter on a Mercedes Vito by following a few simple steps: the first thing you need to do is buy a new pollen filter. Next, get inside the vehicle, turn off the engine, and pull the handbrake. The pollen filter in this vehicle is located inside, so you need to unscrew the fastening elements of the centre console with a 10mm socket. Once the centre console is removed, unscrew the connecting bar of the lower centre console with a 10mm socket. Now unscrew the fastening elements of the accelerator pedal and move it sideways. You will be facing the filter box, so remove the cover of the filter box and then take out the old filter from its housing. Place the new filter according to the direction indicated by the arrows. Reassemble all parts by reversing the steps.

Updated on 3 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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