Remove Engine Covers and Airbox
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Service Your Sprinter Van at Home Detailed Follow Along Instructions Fuel Filter, Oil Change, Specs!
What happens here
To access the fuel filter, several engine components need to be removed. First, locate and remove the oil dipstick and set it aside. Then, lift and remove the engine cover, which typically just pulls up and off. Next, disconnect the air intake hose from the air filter housing by loosening the clamp with a flathead screwdriver or appropriate tool. Unclip the sensor attached to the front of the air filter housing. Finally, use a T25 Torx bit to remove the small screw that holds the air filter housing in place and then carefully lift and remove the entire air filter housing assembly.
Goal: Access the fuel filter and other components by removing engine covers and air filter housing.
Tools and materials
- Air Filter Housing N/A — Contains the air filter, must be removed
- Air Intake Hose N/A — Part of the air intake system, needs to be disconnected
- Engine Cover N/A — Covering engine components, must be removed for access
- Flathead Screwdriver N/A — Loosening the air intake hose clamp
- Oil Dipstick N/A — Removed for access
- Sensor Clip N/A — Securing a sensor on the air filter housing
- T25 Torx Bit N/A — Removing the screw on the air filter housing