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Removing/installing air cleaner housing (engine 272) - AR09.10-P-1150VA

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ENGINES 272.942 /963 in MODEL 171.4 

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Components
G05027090Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing/installing  
1 Pull off front engine cover (1) from above. Installation: Check for correct seating of the front engine cover (1) on the air filter housing (4).
2 Remove left and right engine air intake duct (2) upstream of air filter Check left and right engine air intake duct (2) fort damage and replace if necessary.
3 Detach hose (3) for air pump at air filter housing (4) If necessary Installation: The arrows on the hose (3) and the air filter housing (4) must point towards each other.
4 Lever off clamp (5) from the air filter housing (4) If necessary
5 Detach air filter housing (4) upwards from mounts (4a) on left and right cylinder head cover In order to avoid scratches and damage, the air filter housing (4) must be put down on a padded base.
Installation: Apply lubricant to the support (4a) on the left and right cylinder head cover and the seal (6) on the air filter housing (4) using a suitable tool.
Installation: Press air filter housing (4) evenly into the supports (4a) and ensure correct seating of the seal (6) in the air filter housing (4) and on the hot film mass air flow sensor (B2/5).
The gap between the air filter housing (4) and seal (6) must be even and closed. Antifriction agent
6 Install in the reverse order