Remove/install air cleaner housing - AR09.10-P-1150GZ (ML500)

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ENGINE 113.964 in MODEL 164.175

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/Install
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Open engine hood		AR88.40-P-1000GZ
2	Remove engine trim panel		AR01.10-P-2405GZ
3	Remove intake air ducts (1)
4	Detach the air cleaner housing (4) upwards from the mounts (2) at the left and right cylinder head cover
5	Detach the air cleaner housing (4) upwards from the mounts (3) at the left and right cylinder head cover	In order to avoid scratches and damage, the air cleaner housing (4) must be put down on a padded base.
6	Install in the reverse order