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1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Refer to procedure as...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lefthand cross brace with reinforcing plate, Fig. .
- Remove complete exhaust system, then the exhaust shield and tunnel closing panel.
- Disconnect reinforcement bridge.
- Loosen slide connection clamp.
- Remove mounting bolt and nuts, then disconnect front driveshaft from transmission. Flexible disc remains with driveshaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear driveshaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains with driveshaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable 6-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter steel drift.
- ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove bracket to transmission mounting bolts, then the starter electrical harness.
- Remove mounting bolts, then the engine compartment enclosure.
- Disconnect oil le...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2002 SL Class
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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.
- Remove the cowl cover retaining screws, then detach the three retaining clips.
- Re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
A sensor mounted in the engine oil pan allows engine oil level to be displayed on the instrument panel trip odometer window. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, engine warmed up and shut off for 5 minutes, place ignition switch in the On position. An oil level icon along with a clock icon should appear in the trip odometer window. Press the knob to the left of the speedometer twice. The message OK, 1.0 qt., 1.5 qt., 2.0 qts., or...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp on duo pulsed valve and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Power Seat ESA Motor Locations Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Control Module Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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 SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Headlamp Color and/or Brightness Difference When Changing Xenon Bulb Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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 SL500 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 SL500 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 SL500 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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