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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 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
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- 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Whistling During or After Operating Air Recirculation -> S430, CL500, CL600, S500 & S600
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AMG 5.5 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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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 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 S55 AMG 5.5 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 S55 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system as of flange connection.
- Detach reinforcement brace.
- Detach front exhaust shielding plate from exhaust shielding plate above center muffler.
- Remove exhaust shielding plate above center muffler in area close to tunnel.
- Detach front reinforcement brace.
- Only loosen bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing.
- Disconnect front propeller shaft at transmission.
- Detach rear propeller shaft from rear axle center assembly.
- Loosen fitted sleeves of flexible couplings.
- Unscrew bolt...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove front engine cover.
- If drive belt is being reused, mark direction of rotation to assist during installation.
- Rotate alternator 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 alternator drive belt.
- Remove nut, then remove coolant expansion tank and move aside with coolant lines attached.
- Remove left and right air intake pipes to air filter.
- Unclip and remove engine cover.
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove bolts...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1996-2002 E Class & 2000-06 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AMG 5.5 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
The Brake Pad Wear indicator lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. After the engine has been started, the warnin...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp at water pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Lock tensione...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55 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 S55 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 S55 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 S55 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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