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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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 PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Whistling During or After Operating Air Recirculation -> S430, CL500, CL600, S500 & S600
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
S430, CL500, CL600, S500 & S600
On some of these models there may be a whistling noise after operating air recirculation switch or during automatic air recirculation.
This condition may be caused by air recirculation flap chaffing a...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Less ESP -> With ESP
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Less ESP
- Connect suitable brake fluid changing tool following tool manufacturer's instructions. Bleed pressure is 29 psi.
- Open righthand rear brake caliper bleed screw and allow approximately 2.7 ounces of brake fluid to flow out without any bubbles.
- Tighten bleed screw to specifications.
- Repeat bleeding procedure at lefthand rear, righthand front and lefthand front calipers.
- On CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 and S600 models, open master cylinder bleed screw and allow brake fluid to flow without any bubbles. Tighten bleed screw to specifications.
- On all models, operate brake p...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2003-06 E320 & E500 Sedans Less 4 Matic & 2004-06 E Series w/Gasoline Engines -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental fuel spray.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Ensure t...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove lefthand crossbrace with reinforcing plate, Fig. .
- Remove complete exhaust system, exhaust shield and tunnel closing panel.
- Disconnect reinforcement bridge.
- Loosen slide connection clamp.
- Remove mounting bolt and nuts, then disconnect front propeller shaft from transmission. Flexible disc remains with propeller shaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear propeller shaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains with propeller shaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable six-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter steel drift.
- Remove intermed...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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 SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2003-09 SL Class
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
On 2003-05 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 2006-08 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 2009 models except AMG, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
On 2006-09 AMG models, under normal op...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
A sensor mounted in the engine oil pan allows engine oil level to be displayed on the instrument panel trip odometer window. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, engine warmed up and shut off for 5 minutes, place ignition switch in the On position. An oil level icon along with a clock icon should appear in the trip odometer window. Press the knob to the left of the speedometer twice. The message OK, 1.0 qt., 1.5 qt., 2.0 qts., or...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove engine compartment panels.
- Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
- Remove viscous fan mounting nut while counterholding pulley socket bolts with suitable wrench. Mounting nut has righthand threads.
- Disconnect fan connector and remove fan shroud.
- Remove cover.
- Disconnect coolant hoses.
- Disconnect ATF lines at radiator. Plug and seal lines an...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Beneath Vehicle, Forward Of Rear Axle, Right Of Center Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Right Side Footwell Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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