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1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 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
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Foot Control Cable, Replace -> Foot Control, Replace -> Hand Lever, Replace -> Parking Brake Rear Control Cable, Replace -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace -> SLK230
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
Foot Control, Replace
- On S320, S420, SL500 and SL600 and 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500, and S600 models, remove exhaust system heat shield.
- On C43, C230, C280, E300, E320 and E430 models,remove cover panel under rear squab.
- On S320 and S420 and 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 and S600 models, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect exhaust system as required.
- Turn preloading automatic slack adjuster eccentric pin counterclockwise approximately 1/2 turn using suitable Allen wrench.
- At same time, push pin back longitudinal slot until spring-loaded locking eccentric locks into spring clip position ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system downstream of connector.
- Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
- Remove rear transverse bridge and 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 six-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter st...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Remove bottom engine compartment paneling.
- Remove V-ribbed belt.
- Remove nuts and wires from alternator B+ and D+ terminals.
- Remove alternator mounti...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2001 C Class & 1998-2001 CLK & SLK
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 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.
- 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 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Flexible Service System (FSS) -> 1998-2002 All & 2003-09 ML Class & SLK Class
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
The Flexible Service System (FSS), permits a flexible service schedule which is related to the operating conditions of the vehicle. Depending upon vehicle operating conditions, the miles or days remaining until the next service interval are calculated and will appear in the display panel below the speedometer for 10 seconds when the FSS (1 or 0) button is depressed twice,Figs. through . On models equipped with multi-function display, use steering wheel multifunction button to access the FSS display, Fig. . On all models, the miles or days ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 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 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
- Remove viscous fan mounting nut while counterholding pulley socket bolts with suitable wrench. Mounting nut has righthand threads.
- Disconnect fan connector and remove shroud.
- Remove fa...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 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 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 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 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 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 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 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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