So the trick to separate the plastic thing from the filter is this. As you can see the holes actually have threads and they take bolts from the bracket. So you rotate the plastic thing just a bit so its over the solid metal, then screw the bolts from the bracket until they are tight, then screw maybe one turn each side at a time and it will lift it right up.
By any chance, do you know why the fuel filter is different on certain models? The van you have has the same filer i have but mercedes gave me a different one . And so I started to notice very few videos on this style filter..infact the only video in the last like 15...any clue why? Srry for the book.
You are absolutely right. You can give Mercedes-Benz your Vin#, and chances are you will still get the wrong fuel filter. I wish that I could answer that question.
hello, where can you buy this new filter without the plastic in the middle, because I have different filters, but there is none like this one, either they have a plastic mass in the middle or they have a different outlet and inlet for the fuel, as you showed
I know what you are talking about. Even the Dealer will sell you the other one. I purchased this one from Advance Auto Store. Use the part number in the video. If you don't see one. I will find it for you. Thanks
Ok this 3 pin fuel filter is the biggest pain in the ass to replace. It’s difficult to remove and nearly impossible to set to the point where you can start the screws and Mercedes quickly realized this and changed the design. Not fun to do diy.
This is just what we need! Thank you so much!
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Thank you very much!
So the trick to separate the plastic thing from the filter is this. As you can see the holes actually have threads and they take bolts from the bracket. So you rotate the plastic thing just a bit so its over the solid metal, then screw the bolts from the bracket until they are tight, then screw maybe one turn each side at a time and it will lift it right up.
By any chance, do you know why the fuel filter is different on certain models? The van you have has the same filer i have but mercedes gave me a different one . And so I started to notice very few videos on this style filter..infact the only video in the last like 15...any clue why?
Srry for the book.
You are absolutely right. You can give Mercedes-Benz your Vin#, and chances are you will still get the wrong fuel filter. I wish that I could answer that question.
hello, where can you buy this new filter without the plastic in the middle, because I have different filters, but there is none like this one, either they have a plastic mass in the middle or they have a different outlet and inlet for the fuel, as you showed
I know what you are talking about. Even the Dealer will sell you the other one. I purchased this one from Advance Auto Store. Use the part number in the video. If you don't see one. I will find it for you.
Thanks
What year Sprinter is the on? Mine is a 2021 2500.
2010 3500
Ok this 3 pin fuel filter is the biggest pain in the ass to replace. It’s difficult to remove and nearly impossible to set to the point where you can start the screws and Mercedes quickly realized this and changed the design. Not fun to do diy.