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**WhiteRabbit** · 05-28-2007

I replaced the cabin ACC filter in my SLK today. Even though my USA 06 SLK 280 only has the base climate system (not the digitial one) it still had an activated charcoal filter installed. The new filter (Mann) actually came with instructions, just pictures, no text. The images are low resolution and fuzzy.
There are couple of things to watch for:
First - to release the wire-harness connector from the power outlet, you pull the connector sideways not straight back from the outlet.
Second - after you install the filter but before putting the under-dash panel back on, start the engine and put the AC fan on high. Now check around the filter housing. There should be no air leaking from the housing at all (thanks to Dan for the tip). Getting the filter housing cover seated just right took me 3 - 4 tries before there was no air blowing out of the housing.

05-28-2007	#1 (permalink)
WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 378 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 36 Times in 24 Posts	Cabin Filter Replacement I replaced the cabin ACC filter in my SLK today. Even though my USA 06 SLK 280 only has the base climate system (not the digitial one) it still had an activated charcoal filter installed. The new filter (Mann) actually came with instructions, just pictures, no text. The images are low resolution and fuzzy. There are couple of things to watch for: First - to release the wire-harness connector from the power outlet, you pull the connector sideways not straight back from the outlet. Second - after you install the filter but before putting the under-dash panel back on, start the engine and put the AC fan on high. Now check around the filter housing. There should be no air leaking from the housing at all (thanks to Dan for the tip). Getting the filter housing cover seated just right took me 3 - 4 tries before there was no air blowing out of the housing. __________________ 2009 SLK 350, Arctic White, Gullwing Red, 7G Automatic, Premium PKG I, Lighting, Heating packages, Auto Climate Control, smartTop roof module v3.22, Clear side-marker lenses.

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