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2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Radiator & Hose Replacement
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Mercedes-Benz -> Disarming
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Fixed -> Floating -> Front -> Inspection -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS
Front
Fixed
Disassemble
- Press off dust cap
- Insert 1.1025 inches thick metal segment (brake disc section) into fixed caliper and carefully force pistons out against stop with compressed air.
- Remove piston using piston-turning pliers tool No. 000 589 50 37 00, or equivalent.
- Remove piston seal from groove in cylinder bore.
Inspection
- If piston is stuck or there are scores or rusted bores, replace complete caliper.
- Remove deposits on piston with soft brass wire brush or rough cloth only. If there is noticeable damage to chrome plating, replace piston.
- Inspect pistons and bores in fixed calip...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Locations -> C32, C230, C240, C320, CL55, CL500, CL600, CLK55, CLK320, CLK500, ML320, ML430, ML500, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS
- Remove lefthand frame cross brace, Fig. .
- 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 propeller shaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear driveshaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains on propeller shaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable six-inch long, .3974-.4725 inc...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS
- Remove engine compartment bottom cover.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts, then the cabl...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2001 C Class & 1998-2001 CLK & SLK
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS
The Brake Pad Wear indicator lamp should 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 warnin...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS
- Remove viscous fan coupling and fan shroud.
- Loosen tensioning arm and pulley co...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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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