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1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Less ESP -> With ESP
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
Less ESP
- Connect suitable brake fluid changing tool following tool manufacturer's instructions. Bleed pressure is 29 psi.
- Open righthand rear brake caliper bleed screw and allow approximately 2.7 ounces of brake fluid to flow out without any bubbles.
- Tighten bleed screw to specifications.
- Repeat bleeding procedure at lefthand rear, righthand front and lefthand front calipers.
- On S320, S350, S420, S500 and S600 models, open master cylinder bleed screw and allow brake fluid to flow without any bubbles. Tighten bleed screw to specifications.
- On all models, operate brake pedal firmly s...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system downstream of connector.
- Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
- Remove rear transverse bridge, then reinforcement brace.
- Loosen clamping nut.
- Loosen intermediate bearing mounting bolts.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect front driveshaft from transmission. Flexible disc remains on driveshaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear driveshaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains on driveshaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable 6-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter steel drift.
- Su...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
- Remove bottom engine compartment cover.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and bracket.
- Unbolt rear engine mou...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2001 C Class & 1998-2001 CLK & SLK
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 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.
- Remove the instrument panel lower righthand cover retainers, then the cover, Fig. .
- Disengage the cabin filter cover retainers, then remove the cover.
- Remove the cabin air filter element from the filter housi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Reserve & Fuel Cap Placement Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 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 to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
- Remove front engine cover.
- Loosen swivel tensioning bolt and rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise usi...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Headlamp Color and/or Brightness Difference When Changing Xenon Bulb Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 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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