It was done in MY 08 to fix an ongoing problem with those things the dealer mentioned.Under warranty, not likely but perhaps you can get a goodwill fix from them.Also one thing, the folks who had trouble with it, parked outside in cold and snow conditions which let snow build up over the vent causing a lack of circualtion when the ML was started up, if you have a heated garage to park in every night, you likely dont need it.

 

Thanks, the car is parked in the garage every night, did you get the grommets done in the floor pan to let melted snow leave the footwells and not corrode the wiring?

I don't think the air intake mesh is expensive so I may go with the modification just in case I am in a snow belt area once in a while.

 

Are the part numbers for the vent upgrade:

164-880-44-05 & 164-880-43-05

Thanks

 

Is this something I would need for a 2008 ML350? I live in CO. Didn't know if it was different based on the engine.

 

My 2010 GL came with it, my 2007 ML didn't. I feel reduced airflow with the 'snow' screen...........

 

i have never had a problem in mn...car is in non heated garage

 

I went to service for break light problem and in same time, SA fixed new Air Intake on hood ...Actually, they replaced part under warranty with zero cost ..Personally, I think the new part could be problem during summer time due to we have cold winter but also hot summer in Canada ...Not sure if extra net could be taken out during summer time ...