Mercedes-Benz SLK
2000 - 2004
Air filter change
Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Find your vehicle
Air filter location - note, there are two air filters to inspect
Carefully lift the combined engine cover and air filter housing away from the engine, taking care to release the air intakes at the same time
Rotate the assembly and place on a clean, flat surface
Undo the 4 Torx-25 retaining fixings (per side)
Now carefully lift away the air filter cover
here is the air filter in position
Lift out the air filter
Clean off any debris on the surface of the filter. Replace with new filter if heavily contaminated
Check air filter box for debris. Clean out if required. Replace air filter
Reassemble the first air filter housing and repeat steps on second filter. Now you can reassemble and refit the assembly to the engine
