2007-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) Air Intake Hose for M271 Engine Replacement

ID: 220798

Description: This is a guide to replacing the air intake...

Steps:

1. Find the bonnet latch inside the cabin and pull to release the bonnet (typically in the driver/passenger footwell).
2. Reach under the bonnet to find the second lever that fully opens the bonnet, giving access to the engine bay.
3. On the M271 Evo 1.8l Turbo engine, the air intake hose is on the right side of the engine bay

4. Find the plastic end of the intake hose and firmly pull until released

5. Find the plastic latch holding the scoop of the intake hose
6. Using a pry tool or similar, press down on the latch until it releases the scoop
7. Firmly pull the scoop away from the plastic housing and remove the old hose from the engine bay. You may need to rotate the scoop to unhook a latch on the underside of the plastic housing.