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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 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
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 5.0 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 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: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> FRONT -> REAR
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 5.0 V8 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
- Empty rear air springs using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
- Remove front wheels.
- Remove collar nut from front axle shaft.
- Remove lower engine cover shields.
- Disconnect electrical lines from brackets at front wheel and on strut assembly.
- Remove brake hose from brake hose bracket, cut cable ties if required.
- Remove tie rod from steering knuckle.
- Remove nut from upper transverse rod and remove transverse rod from steering knuckle.
- Remove front axle shaft from front axle flange, using suitable removal tool.
- Swivel steeri...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove left inner wheelhouse panel.
- Remove protective cap and disconnect connector for circuit 30 (B+) on starter.
- Disconnect connector for circuit 50 on starter.
- Remove s...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1998-2005 ML Class
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 5.0 V8 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 righthand lower trim panel.
- Release the three cabin air filter cover retainers securing the cover to the bottom of the AC/hea...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 5.0 V8 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System warning lamp, will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. The lamp should go off when the engine is started. If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has been started or while driving the vehicle, a fault in the ABS has been detected. While the fault is present in the ABS, the ABS is switched off. When the ABS is ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 5.0 V8 GAS
Risk of explosion from explosive gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns from swallowing battery electrolyte. Risk of injury through burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries. No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking. Wear protective gloves, acid-resistant clothing and safety glasses. Pour battery electrolyte only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform Align vehicle between columns of hydraulic hoist and position four support plates below hoist support...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove engine front cover.
- Disconnect electrical connections from electric fan.
- Unclip cable straps and press coolant hose out of bracket.
- Remove engine compartment paneling.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts securing electric fan at bottom.
- Ta...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 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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