Air Filter Box Mercedes W212 C218 W222 AMG Housing Right O/S A2780902401

The Mercedes W212 C218 W222 AMG Air Filter Housing Right is an original intake system component, designed for the right side of the engine bay in Mercedes vehicles with the AMG package. Its factory design ensures stable filter element mounting, proper airflow, and compatibility with other intake components, promoting smooth engine operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2780902401
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2780902401
• Substitutable numbers: A2780902401, A 278 090 24 01
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Category: Air Filter Housings

Intended Use and Function in the Intake System

The housing in question belongs to the Air Filter Housings category and is responsible for the sealed routing of air drawn into the engine on the right side. The design, tailored to the engine bay geometry of Mercedes upper-class models with the AMG package, allows for maintaining the correct airflow direction, reducing turbulence, and protecting the filter element from external contaminants.

Its placement on the right side of the vehicle facilitates proper distribution of intake components, simplifies filter servicing, and reduces the risk of incorrect installation. A properly selected housing helps maintain stable engine operating parameters, especially in higher-power units characteristic of AMG versions.

Benefits of Using an Original Housing

Using a factory air filter housing in Mercedes cars offers a range of practical technical benefits:

• Secure fit to factory mounting points in the engine bay,
• Maintenance of the intake system's seal as designed by the manufacturer,
• Correct airflow routing to subsequent intake components,
• Reduced risk of contaminants bypassing the filter element,
• Compatibility with other AMG components in terms of geometry and installation.

As a result, the housing supports stable engine performance characteristics, which is important for both daily driving and under higher loads typical of dynamic driving.

Installation and Usage Characteristics

The housing is designed as a component intended for installation on the right side of the vehicle, simplifying part identification during servicing. The manufacturer's design allows for the use of factory mounting points and compatibility with original intake hoses and the filter element.

The product comes from the Mercedes parts group, meaning it adheres to factory specifications regarding shape, rigidity, and airflow management. The used nature of the component allows for an economical restoration of the intake system's functionality while maintaining compliance with OEM solutions.

Application in Mercedes Vehicles with AMG Package

The housing is designed for Mercedes models from the W212, C218, and W222 series equipped with the AMG package, where the intake system is adapted for higher loads and the specific characteristics of the engine units. A correctly selected housing on the right side of the engine bay helps maintain the manufacturer's designed air supply efficiency and the overall system's coherence.

Replacing a damaged or leaking housing with an original element of this type is recommended in situations where there are issues with intake leaks, improper filter seating, or visible mechanical damage to the housing.

Intake System Expansion and Additional Materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as additional housings, intake ducts, or mounting elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Air Filter Housings category.

For more extensive bodywork or post-accident repairs, including the replacement of engine bay components after a collision, a guide describing the selection and installation of used OEM parts may be helpful – a detailed discussion can be found in the article Body and Chassis – Post-Accident Repairs Using Dismantled Parts.