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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1991-92 -> Flushing System
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

Several factors, particularly compressor failure can cause contamination of the A/C system. If the A/C system is suspected of being contaminated, or if any system components have been stored in open air for extended periods, the entire system should be flushed. If contaminati...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

MERCEDES-BENZ, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS -> SYSTEM COMPONENTS -> ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT -> LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR -> WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 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 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

Normal Service

Replace e...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Raise vehicle and support.
  • Unscrew exhaust shielding plate.
  • On models with 4MATIC, unscrew exhaust shielding plate.
  • Lift transmission and support.
  • Unscrew hex, head screws and hex nut and remove rear engine carrier with engine mount.
  • Unscrew cross bridge.
  • On all models, loosen propeller shaft clamping nut for approx. two turns without sliding back rubber sleeve (sliding along).
  • Remove front propeller shaft from transmission. Flexible coupling remains on propeller shaft.
  • Remove front propeller shaft from transfer case.
  • Prior to sliding back propeller shaft, loosen vulcanized fitted ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove viscous fan coupling.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove engine compartment paneling.
  • Remove cross member below radiator.
  • Remove fan cowl.
  • Disconnect batt...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Air Bag Off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 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 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove bottom engine compartment panel.
  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • On models with automatic transmission, remove transmission oil cooler lines.
  • On all models, remove coolant hoses from radiator.
  • Remove coolant overflow...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove fan and shroud.
  • Attach suitable tool and turn nut counterclockwise.
  • Detach viscous fan clutch from fan.
  • Loosen bolt on tensioner pulley 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment & I/P Connectors Diagram for 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL  5.0 V8 GASEngine Compartment & I/P Connectors Diagram for 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector Y-33x1
  • Connector G-3/2x1
  • Connector G-3/4x1
  • Connector M-16/1x1
  • Connector A-9x1
  • Throttle Control Components  Diagram for 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL  5.0 V8 GASThrottle Control Components Diagram for 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Base Module
  • LH Control Unit
  • Cruise Control/Idle Speed Actuator
  • Diode Matrix, Engine RPM Increase
  • Diagnostic Test Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Switch
  • Starter Lock-Out/ Back-Up Lamp Switch
  • 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition/ Starter Switch
  • Transmission Overload Protection Switch
  • Exterior Lamp Failure Monitoring Unit
  • Kickdown Valve
  • Starter Lock-Out/ Back-Up Lamp Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: Headlamp Color and/or Brightness Difference When Changing Xenon Bulb
    Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 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 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 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 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 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 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 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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