W208 maf replacement

[edwardtaggart]

Hi,
I have a 2002 CLK 200 Kompressor, W208.

The MAF needs replaced, or cleaned at least (I guess)

I have a replacement MAF but I don't know how to remove the MAF.

I've read the DIY thread "How to clean your MAF" but it's for an E300 diesel I think, so the CLK is different.

For example, the MAF on the CLK W208 is on the other side of the engine from the air filter, and there are torque clips which need to be loosened (no jubilee clips) and I've no clue how to lossen them

Questions:

1. What are the steps involved
2. Do I need special tools
3. Does anyone have any pictures?
4. Is it too big a job for a novice?
5. If so, how long should it take a mechanic and how much should I expect to pay?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

 

[television]

You have a jubilie clip each side, just slacken them off and pull the pipes apart, the lead just unplug when you press the release clip

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...417717.418&CT=M&cat=19K&SID=07&SGR=040&SGN=01

 

[edwardtaggart]

Sorry just to be clear there are no jubilee clips on the assembly in my vehicle.
In fact my MAF is a different shape to the one in your diagram. It is slightly curved.
There are 2 torque clips on the MAF itself, which I have no idea how to loosen either on the current or the replacement.
I'll take a photo later to show you.