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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203, 2000 issue)

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Mercedes-Benz
	W203
		Introduction
		Instruction Manual
		Routine maintenance
			Specifications
			Maturity indicator scheduled maintenance (ASSYST)
			The routine maintenance schedule
			General information on setting up
			Check fluid level, leakage control
			Checking the status of the tire and the pressure therein. A designation of tires and disks of wheels. Rotation and replacement of wheels
			Replacing the motor oil and oil filter
			The brake system checked. Adjusting the parking brake
			Check the fuel system
			Check and replacement of hoses of an impellent compartment, localization of leaks
			Checking the ribbed serpentine belt accessory drive
			Check the functioning of the cooling system and the coolant frost. Fluid Replacement
			Checking the exhaust system
			Checking the oil level automatic transmission
			Visual inspection of gearbox oil leak
			Checking the components of the suspension and steering
			Check condition of protective covers of power shafts
			Check the fluid level of steering hydrostrengthening
			Check the fluid level adjustment clearance
			Check the air conditioning system
			Cleaning mechanism sunroof mobile panel
			Visual inspection of safety belt and airbag unit
			Verifying the headlights and horn
			Check the status, adjustment and replacement of brushes of screen wipers
			Checking the status of the battery, care it and gymnastics
			Replacing the battery of the emergency call Tele-Aid
			Replacing the cabin air filter / charcoal filter air purification
			Checking, cleaning and lubrication of the coupling device
			Replacing brake fluid
			Check flexible coupling propeller shaft
			Check and replacement of spark plugs. Checking the status of high-voltage wires
			Replacing the air filter of the engine
			Replacement of the fuel filter
		Engine
		Cooling and heating
		The power supply system and release
		Electric motor
		Manual gearbox
		Automatic Transmission
		Coupling and power shafts
		Brakes
		Suspension and steering
		Body
		Onboard electric

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Replacing the cabin air filter / charcoal filter air purification

Replacement is made in accordance with the above maintenance schedule.

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Release the clips (1).
To open the clamp, press the central slightly up lying on the edge of the gutter it (3).

2. A little lower down the cabin air filter cover (2) on the front and disconnect it from behind.

3. Slightly push the cabin air filter (4) in the region of the legs (5), remove the casing (6) and replace with a new one.
The carbon adsorber not need to be cleaned. After a set time interval it should be replaced.

Setting

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Insert the air filter into the housing interior.
2. Replace the filter cover and secure the clamps.

Replacing the charcoal filter

Models with automatic climate control

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Remove the two Torx screws securing cover for the front passenger footwell. Put a little cover on the right side, pull back and remove the left channel of warm air.
2. Slide back and remove the cover next to the fan motor.

3. Remove both filters down (4).
Clean the filter is not necessary. After a set time interval it should be replaced.

The accompanying illustration is only informative, and can not fully comply with this model.

4. Insert the filter into the hole next to the fan heater.
5. Replace the cover and slide it back.
6. Fit the cover for the feet.

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