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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Import Compressor Service -> Bosch Compressor -> COMPRESSOR CLUTCH SERVICE -> CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, REPLACE -> Except Porsche 928 -> Porsche 928
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, REPLACE

Porsche 928
  • Use a suitable spanner wrench to hold clutch hub and remove retaining nut Fig. .
  • Remove clutch plate using a suitable puller, then press out ball bearing.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Measure endplay between clutch plate and pulley. Endplay should be .016-.040 inch. Add or remove shims as necessary to bring within specifications.
Except Porsche 928
  • Discharge an...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS System -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> ASR System -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> E300, E320, E500, SL500, SL600, 190E, 300CE, D, E & TE, 500SL & 600SL -> Except E300, E320, E500, SL500, SL600, 190E, 300CE, D, E & TE, 500SL & 600SL -> Hydraulic System
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

ABS System

Except E300, E320, E500, SL500, SL600, 190E, 300CE, D, E & TE, 500SL & 600SL

During all tests when ignition switch is on, LED must illuminate, indicating battery voltage is satisfactory. Vehicle must not be driven with (ABS) adapter connected. Refer to Fig. for connection of test equipment and Fig. for anti-lock system diagnosis.

E300, E320, E500, SL500, SL600, 190E, 300CE, D, E & TE, 500SL & 600SL

Do not use ABS tester with fault memory on models equipped with ASR, ASD or 4MATIC.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
  • Remove ABS control unit, then install LED electrical ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 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 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 cross bridge.
  • Unscrew hex, head screws and hex nut and remove rear engine carrier with engine mount.
  • 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 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove starter electrical harness bracket to transmission attaching bolts, then remove.
  • Remove engine compartment enclosure attaching screws, then remove.
  • Dis...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-99 S Class
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Pull the up cowl seal.
  • Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the main air flap actuators.
  • Lift up the air plenum housing.
  • Turn the windshield heating thermal valve counterclockwise to disengage.
  • Lift the outside temperature sensor upward and pos...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Reserve & Fuel Cap Placement Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

The Fuel Reserve and Fuel Cap Placement warning lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning system is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If the warning lamp is blinking, the fuel tank filler cap is improperly installed or a leak in the fuel system has been detected. Properly install the fuel tank filler cap. If fuel tank filler cap was improperly...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 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 to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove fan shroud ring and place over fan.
  • On first versions, proceed as follows:
    • Loosen adjusting bolt 1/4-1/2 turn.
    • Loosen tensioning nut (turn to left).
    • Remove drive belt.
    • Inspect pulley surfaces and replace as required.
    • Set pointer at marking 1.
    • Install belt starting at tensioning pulley.
    • Tighten tensioning nut until setting point...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Headlamp Washer, Footwell & I/P Connectors Diagram for 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500  5.0 V8 GASHeadlamp Washer, Footwell & I/P Connectors Diagram for 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector X-27
  • Connector B-10/6x1
  • Connector X-4/10
  • Connector S-29/3x1
  • Connector X-22/8
  • SRS Components Diagram for 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500  5.0 V8 GASSRS Components Diagram for 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • SRS Control Unit
  • SRS Warning Lamp
  • SRS Test Connector
  • ETR Test Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Exterior Lamp Switch
  • Left Headlamp Unit
  • Right Turn Signal/Side Marker lamp
  • 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Axle Speed Sensor
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Instrument Cluster
  • ABS Control Unit
  • ABS Hydraulic Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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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