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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Mercedes-Benz -> Arming
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
- Ensure ignition is in OFF position and nobody is inside vehicle.
- Connect SRS red electrical connectors.
- If disconnected, connect battery ground cable.
- From a safe positi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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 -> SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
Foot Control, Replace
- On SL55, SL500 and SL600 models, remove exhaust system heat shield.
- On E55, E320, E430 and E500 models, remove cover panel under rear squab.
- On CLK55, CLK320, CLK430, CLK500, E55, E320, E430 and E500 models, proceed as follows:
- Turn preloading automatic slack adjuster eccentric pin clockwise approximately one turn using suitable Allen wrench through cover sheet oblong hole.
- At same time, push pin back longitudinal slot until spring-loaded locking eccentric locks into spring clip position with elevation.
- On CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 and S600 models...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system at flange connection.
- Remove exhaust shielding plate.
- Remove bottom part of noise encapsulation.
- Remove rear engine crossmember and rear engine mount.
- Unscrew crossmember at floor shift.
- Detach front reinforcement brace below propeller shaft.
- Slacken bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing.
- Disconnect ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner housing and intake air scoop.
- Remove drive belt.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove moun...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2001 C Class & 1998-2001 CLK & SLK
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 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 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Reserve & Fuel Cap Placement Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
The Fuel Reserve and Fuel Cap Placement warning lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning system is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If the warning lamp is blinking, the fuel tank filler cap is improperly installed or a leak in the fuel system has been detected. Properly install the fuel tank filler cap. If fuel tank filler cap was improperly...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp at coolant pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- Remove hose from silencer.
- Remove two bolts securing charge air hose to silencer.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise using a suita...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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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