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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 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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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Compressor Seal, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove felt oil seal, Fig. .
- Remove snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers.
- Remove key from shaft using suitable tools, then apply compressor oil to inner bore of compressor.
- Remove sha...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2003 Models w/Gasoline Engines Except E320 & E500 Sedans Less 4 Matic -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Repl...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove exhaust system from flange back.
- Remove mounting bolts and rear reinforcement bridge, Fig. .
- Disconnect front exhaust shield from exhaust shield.
- Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
- Remove mounting bolts and front reinforcement bridge.
- Loosen intermediate bearing mounting bolts.
- Remove mounting bolts and disconnect propeller shaft from transmission. Flexible disk remains with propeller shaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and disconnect propeller shaft from differential carrier. Flexible disk remains with propeller shaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable six-inc...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
While the vehicle is being driven, the Run Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation pressures by evaluating each wheels rotational speed. This allows the system to detect a significant loss of pressure in a tire.
If a wheel's rotational speed changes due to falling tire inflation pressure, you will see a corresponding warning...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove protective cover, as required, and disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1996-2002 E Class & 2000-06 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
On 1996-2005 models, 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.
On 2006 models except AMG, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 26,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
On 2006 AMG models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2000-09 CL Class -> Description -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Description
While the vehicle is being driven, the Run Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation pressures by evaluating each wheels rotational speed. This allows the system to detect a significant loss of pressure in a tire.
If a wheel's rotational speed changes due to falling tire inflation pressure, you will see a corresponding warning message in the multifunction display.
The Run Flat Indicator may function in a restricted manner or with a delay if: snow chains are mounted to the vehicle; winter road conditions prevail; you are driving on a loose surface (e.g. sand or gra...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp at engine and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove fan shroud ring and place over fan.
- Swivel mounting counterclockwise ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 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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