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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 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 SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Water Pump, Replace -> C230 & SLK230 -> C32 AMG, C320, CLK320, E320 & ML350 -> CL55 AMG, CL500, CLK55 AMG, CLK500, E55 AMG, E500, ML55 AMG, ML500, S55 AMG, S430, S500, SL55 AMG & SL500 -> CL600, S600 & SL600
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
C230 & SLK230
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove coolant expansion reservoir mount bolts at front crossmember.
- Disconnect fan connector.
- Disconnect coolant lines from top and bottom of fan shroud.
- Remove clamps and fan shroud.
- Disconnect coolant hoses.
- Loosen belt pulley bolts and washers, then remove drive belt.
- Remove mounting bolts and water pump pulley.
- Remove mounting bolts and water pump.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting following:
- Clean coolant pump sealing surfaces.
- Ins...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 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 SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Repl...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove twelve-point collared nut from rear axle shaft.
- Remove rear wheel.
- Remove right muffler.
- Remove exhaust pipe at flange.
- Remove rear axle shafts from connecting flange To prevent wheel bearing damage vehicle must not be moved on its wheels with rear axle shaft removed. Bring rear axle shaft into a position which is roughly horizontal, push together and remove downwards at an angle from connecting ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
- Verify pressures of all four tires.
- Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 2 (the engine must not be running).
- Press forward or back button on the multifunction steering wheel until the display for trip and main odometer appears.
- Press up or down arrow button repeatedly until the tire inflation pressure monitor appears.
- Press and hold reset button on the instrument cluster until the message MONITOR CURRENT TIRE PRESSURE? appears. Release the R button.
- Press button + (YES) on the multifunction steering wheel to activate the tire inflation pressure monitor. The message TIRE...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts, then the cable and hose brackets...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2003-09 SL Class
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 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 SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 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 SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 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 SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator Drive Belt -> Supercharger Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
Supercharger Drive Belt
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- If drive belt is being reused, mark direction of rotation to assist during installation.
- Rotate supercharger belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Lock tensioner in release position, using a suitable drift or punch.
- Remove supercharger drive belt.
- Clean pulleys and inspect for any bent or damaged pulleys.
- Reverse proce...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 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 SL55 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 SL55 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 SL55 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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