I am starting to get the hang of the WIS, and in my wanderings through it's interface, I came accross the "splash panels" I mentioned in my original post.

It seems they are an option, called, Rough Road .

 

If you go to your WIS search page and use Direct Search by document number.
Enter AP18.00-p-0101AQ. That is Engine Oil and Filter change for Engine 266 in W169.

Step #12 refers to code 484 Rough road. Without 484 the panelling is just a side strip with the exhaust pipe exposed.

With 484 the under paneling is full width, covering the exhaust. This helps prevent fire when parked in long, dry grass. (Africa?)

 

What oil grade did you use? I use 0-30W which makes my A150 a bit louder, I had 0-40W in it before the change. I changed my oil as well, but with an electric pump to pump out from dipstick hole, which is a bit less messy.

 

Oil filter box

I am new to servicing the A class and do not have a service manual. I do not know where the oil filter box is located on the A180. I also fail to locate the fuel filter. Please assist

Frans

 

I am new to servicing the A class and do not have a service manual. I do not know where the oil filter box is located on the A180. I also fail to locate the fuel filter. Please assist

Frans

Please complete your profile with model/year/location before asking technical questions here, as there are many differences between models.

The oil filter is up by the front bulkhead on the right side of the engine (from the driver's view forward). There is a large nut on the filter housing cap, and you will need a socket extension bar to reach down there with your tools. Tighten the cap to 25 Nm after fitting the new filter.

Your fuel filter is integrated in the fuel pump with the fuel level sensor, all inside the fuel tank. The filter cannot be replaced separately.

 

Thanks found the oil filter box with a name on it as Diesel. The fuel filter is an issue as it is required to be changed every 80000 km or 4 years. I can replace with the next service. Where can I get a Maintenance Manual or WIS for the A180 CDI 2007 model since on the web/amazon/... they all have the pre 2005 and not the post 2005.

Thanks again

 

Thanks found the oil filter box with a name on it as Diesel.

Aah.. You have a diesel. that's why we need your car details on your profile, as there are many differences between the petrol & diesel engines. From the WIS the diesel engine oil filter looks to be in a slightly different position to that on the petrol engines.

The fuel filter is an issue as it is required to be changed every 80000 km or 4 years. I can replace with the next service.

You are fortunate. On the diesels the fuel filter is not inside the tank. It is as shown in the WIS drawing below. You also have to remove water from the fuel system water separator.

Where can I get a Maintenance Manual or WIS for the A180 CDI 2007 model since on the web/amazon/... they all have the pre 2005 and not the post 2005.

My WIS/EPC came from eBay (UK) for about UKP 20. It covers all models from W124 (1986) to C207 (2010). It came on 6 disks and was a pita to install...

 

Service done and dusted. Had to extract the oil with extractor since there is no drain plug on the sump. The rest was a breeze. Thanks a lot.

Now to get the WIS

 

I have done a few jobs on my A170 here in Africa and space is a serious issue in that engine bay.

As for the Rough Road Kit, I think it is a great idea to make that std here in South Africa, does make access a problem though.

On another note, it has been one of the least reliable vehicles I have ever owned and that is coming from a guy who has owned two Land Rovers.