Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 Parts list manual

How to change: Mercedes Vito W638
air filter – replacement guide
VIDEO TUTORIAL
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (638/2) V 200 CDI (638.294), MERCEDES-BENZ V-
CLASS (638/2) V 220 CDI (638.294), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 112 CDI
2.2 (638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194)
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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Important!

REPLACEMENT: AIR FILTER – MERCEDES VITO W638.
TOOLS YOU'LL NEED:
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Drive socket # 7
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Microfibre towel
Fender cover

Replacement: air filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip from
AUTODOC experts:
CARRY OUT REPLACEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
1
Open the bonnet.
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Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part
operation provided by the manufacturer.
Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes Vito W638 – should be
done with the engine switched off.

2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
3
Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
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4
Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing. Use a crowbar.
5
Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector.
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6
Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
7
Release the air filter cover clips.
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8
Take off the filter lid.
9
Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
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10
Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the
system.
11
Clean the air filter cover and housing.
Replacement: air filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Professionals
recommend:
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Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct
parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean
cloth.

12
Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the
housing.
AUTODOC recommends:
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Replacement: air filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Be sure to position
the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.
Take care to only use quality filters.
During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting
into the air filter housing.

13
Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
14
Connect the air intake pipe to the air filter housing.
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