Fuel filter - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

elau · #1 08-13-2002, 11:57 PM

My ML has just reached 65K, and am wondering if its time to have the fuel filter replaced. What about the air filter?

Gilly · #2 08-14-2002, 12:07 AM

Yes, both are due at 60,000 or 4 years. The fuel filter will require modifications, a longer filter has been introduced which will require different hoses in the area of the filter. The filter is a little pricey, due to the fact it's also the fuel pressure regulator (returnless system).
To do the modification they/you will need to remove the left half of the rear seat and remove the lid above the fuel pump, once this is done it's fairly easy. I believe in our shop we quote 1.5 hours to do this job.

Gilly

Fast Robert · #3 08-28-2002, 10:43 PM

Gilly,

My fuel filter (new fitment) squeals like crazy and is quite embarrassing.

Thoughts?

Robert

Gilly · #4 08-28-2002, 11:37 PM

I've heard of this happening, I think we had one in the shop doing this as well, I don't recall working on it myself. At any rate, the filter is defective and should be covered under spare parts warranty.

Gilly