1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Mercedes-Benz -> Automatic Temperature Control Systems -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> 1996 E420 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Actual Values -> C36, C220, C230 & C280 -> C36, C220, C230, C280, E300, E320 & E420 -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory -> E300, E320 & 1997 E420 -> Electrical Test -> Electrical Tests -> Function Tests -> Individual Flap Test -> S320, S420, S500 & S600 -> SL320, SL500 & SL600 -> Test A -> Test B -> Test C -> Using Hand-Held Tester -> Using Impulse Counter Scan Tool -> Using Temperature Display Window -> Vacuum Tests
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS

Refer to Figs. through for explanations of symbols, connections and steps included in charts.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Using Impulse Counter Scan Tool
  • On models equipped with 16-pin data link connector, connect impulse counter scan tool No. 124-589-19-21-00, or equivalent, as follows:
    • Connect ground circuit 31 black wire to socket No. 1, Fig. .
    • Connect ignition circuit 15 red wire to socket No. 16.
    • Connect yellow wire to diagnostic output socket of system being tested, Fig. .
  • On models...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Mercedes-Benz -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS

When the battery is disconnected, the vehicle electronic memory will be lost. Make note of radio stations and other codes. Never use a back-up power source to retain memory.

  • Obtain radio theft protection CODE card.
  • Turn ignition switch to OFF position and remove key.
  • D...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Compressor Clutch, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Remove shaft nut or bolt, Fig. , with aid of spanner wrench.
  • Remove pressure plate using pressure plate remover.
  • Remove shims from shaft.
  • Remove rotor (pulley) retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers.
  • Remove rotor (pulley) by gently tapping it with plastic hammer. Some compressors may require a jaw puller.
  • Disconnect stator lead wires from compressor housing.
  • Remove stator retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers, then remove stator from compressor housing.
  • On all models except 10PA15 &...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Mercedes-Benz -> Model Identification Chart
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling System Capacities -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1992-2002
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS

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