How do i remove the air filter on my 1999 e55 benz?

grab plastic in front and pull up. it should slide out of the main air filter housing. the housing is retained by 4 clips that attach to the intake manifold-you will have to grab the snorkels and twist them off the housing then they pull off the intake retaining brackets, grab housing and pull up. it will feel tight around your maf sensor that is normal. be very careful with maff sensor you do no want tp damage the seal that retains the maf to the intake. flip housing over and you will see 8 torx screws remove one side at a time and replace filter elements-make sure housing is clean before reassembly grab plastic in front and pull up. it should slide out of the main air filter housing. the housing is retained by 4 clips that attach to the intake manifold-you will have to grab the snorkels and twist them off the housing then they pull off the intake retaining brackets, grab housing and pull up. it will feel tight around your maf sensor that is normal. be very careful with maff sensor you do no want tp damage the seal that retains the maf to the intake. flip housing over and you will see 8 torx screws remove one side at a time and replace filter elements-make sure housing is clean before reassembly