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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1990-2004
Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

MERCEDES-BENZ, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS -> SYSTEM COMPONENTS -> ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT -> LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR -> WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

There are several different control units available they are: models 124 and 201 with engine 103 and 104 less speed signal output, model 129 with engine 104 with speed signal output, model 126 with engine 116 and 117 less speed signal output, model 129 with engine 119 with speed signal output and model 140 with engines 104, 119, 120 and 603 has diagnostic capabilities. To prevent interchanging control units there are two lugs cast in the control unit connector and at the front clasp there is a notch located in different positions for different model/engi...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2003-06 E320 & E500 Sedans Less 4 Matic & 2004-06 E Series w/Gasoline Engines -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental fuel spray.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.

  • Ensure t...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Disconnect cables from terminals 30 and 50 on starter.
  • Remove s...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Air Bag Off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

The Air Bag Off should illuminate for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. The lamp will illuminate when the specified child safety seat has been properly installed on the passenger front seat, indicating that the front passenger ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp at water pump and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

  • Remove fan and fan shroud.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Clean and i...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE  3.0 L6 GASRear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Outside Temperature Sensor
  • Top Front Of Engine Diagram for 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE  3.0 L6 GASTop Front Of Engine Diagram for 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Starting Valve
  • Connector X
  • Connector X56
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE  3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch
  • Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Switch
  • Passenger Seat Air Bag Resistor
  • Supplemental Restraint Control Unit
  • 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE  3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Washer Fluid Level Switch
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Coolant Level Switch
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Oil Level Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: Instrument Cluster Oil Level Messages
    Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE 3.0 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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