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1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> In-Vehicle Air Temperature Sensor, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS

  • Remove dome lamp cover.
  • Disconnect two pole coupling and venti...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> C220 & C230 & 1995 C280 -> E430 & 1996-99 C280, E300 & E320 & 1996-97 E420 -> Fixed Caliper Brake Pad, Replace -> Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS

Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace

C220 & C230 & 1995 C280
  • Disconnect wear sensor connector.
  • On 1995 models without cam on housing, remove lower mounting bolt, steady sliding pin and fold sliding caliper up. Do not move steering wheel while housing if folded out.
  • On 1996-99 models with cam on housing, remove lower mounting bolt, steady sliding pin and remove floating caliper, securing with suitable hook.
  • On all models, inspect boots for damage and replace as required.
  • Remove brake pads.
  • Remove some brake fluid from reservoir.
  • Pull wear sensor out of lining back plate.
  • Push piston back...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Component Locations -> S320, SL320, S420, S430, S500, S600, SL500, SL600 & 1993-92 300SE, 300SL, 400SE, 400SEL, 500SEC, 500SEL, 500SL, 600SEC, 600SEL & 600SL
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove exhaust system as of flange connection.
  • Detach reinforcement brace.
  • Detach front exhaust shielding plate from exhaust shielding plate above center muffler.
  • Remove exhaust shielding plate above center muffler in area close to tunnel.
  • Detach front reinforcement brace.
  • Only loosen bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing.
  • Disconnect front propeller shaft at transmission.
  • Detach rear propeller shaft from rear axle center assembly.
  • Loosen fitted sleeves of flexible couplings.
  • Unscrew bolt...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Remove lower engine compartment paneling.
  • Remove front right exhaust system.
  • Remove bracket mounting bolt for Active Body Control hydraulic line.
  • Remove starter mounting bolts.
  • Remove...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-99 S Class
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS

The Check Engine lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the lamp is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If warning lamp comes on while th...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS

  • Loosen tensioning puller with suitable wrench as far as stop.
  • Remove belt.
  • Install ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Engine Compartment Relays & Control Modules Diagram for 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600  6.0 V12 GASRear Engine Compartment Relays & Control Modules Diagram for 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Solenoid Valve Relay
  • Mirror
  • ABS/ASR Hydraulic Unit
  • Return/Pressure Pump Relay
  • Steering Column Adjustment Control Unit
  • LH Engine Compartment Relays & Control Modules  Diagram for 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600  6.0 V12 GASLH Engine Compartment Relays & Control Modules Diagram for 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Heated Rear Window
  • Combination Relay
  • AIR Relay Module
  • Starter Lock-Out Relay Module
  • HCS Relay Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600  6.0 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn
  • Fan Switch
  • Horn/Airbag Clock Spring Contact
  • 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600  6.0 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Battery
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Starter
  • Generator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 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: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 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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