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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 -> Caliper Replacement -> C220, C230, C280, E300, E320, and E430 -> C36, E420, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500 & SL600 -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

C36, E420, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500 & SL600

  • Disconnect and plug brake hoses, Fig. .
  • Disconnect wear sensor connector.
  • Remove connector, and if required, speed sensor.
  • Remove mounting bolts and caliper from steering knuckle or wheel carrier.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Install new self-locking bolts and tighten to specifications.
    • Only transparent (temperature resistance) wear sensors may be installed on rear axle.
    • Front wear sensors' contacts must correspond to plug connectors.
    • On E420, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500 and S600 models equipped wit...

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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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cables at batteries.
  • Remove right air intake tube.
  • Remove drive belt from supercharger.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove center engine compartment paneling.
  • Disconnect electric cables at alternator.
  • R...

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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 -> Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

The Low Engine Oil Level warning lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has been started or com...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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 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+.

Fuel & Emission Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GASFuel & Emission Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Injectors
  • Oil Level Switch
  • Knock Sensor No.2
  • Knock Sensor No.1
  • Connector S-43
    • Fuel & Emission Control Components Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GASFuel & Emission Control Components Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module
  • Purge Control Valve
  • AIR Relay Module
  • Base Module
  • Connector K-17

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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 Diagram1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • RB Retractor Switch
    • 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn/Air Bag Clock Spring

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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:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
    • Document: Headlamp Color and/or Brightness Difference When Changing Xenon Bulb
    Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column

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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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