Change Car Fuel Filter Mercedes-Benz CLS
Change Car Fuel Filter
| Estimated time | 0h45–3h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–300£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
CLS 2005-2011 9
CLS 2010-2017 14
CLS 2018-2023 3
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What is the role of the Mercedes-Benz CLS fuel filter?
The fuel filter retains all impurities from the fuel circuit. Modern injection systems operate at extremely high pressures with very fine tolerances, making effective fuel filtration critical to prevent damage to injectors and the high-pressure pump.
When should you change the Mercedes-Benz CLS fuel filter?
Generally replace every 20,000–60,000 km depending on the manufacturer. The filter should also be replaced if the vehicle has been left standing for a long period or if contaminated fuel has been used.
Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz CLS fuel filter?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: locate the filter, disconnect any electrical connectors, remove the old filter, fit the new filter with new seals, prime the fuel system, start the engine and check for leaks.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS 2005-2011 | 2005-2011 | 280 Petrol (272.943), 320 CDI Diesel (642.920), 350 CDI Diesel (642.920), 350 CGi Petrol (272.985), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.964), 500, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.967), 500/550 Petrol (273.960), 55 AMG V8 Kompressor Petrol (113.990), 63 AMG Petrol (156.983) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| CLS 2010-2017 | 2010-2017 | 220 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.924), 250 BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (651.924), 250 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (651.924), 350 BlueEFF Petrol (276.952), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.858), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.858), 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.852), 350 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.858), 350 C… | Diesel, Petrol |
| CLS 2018-2023 | 2018-2023 | 300 d Diesel (654.920), 350 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 350d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 400d 4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 450 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930), 53 AMG 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol |