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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 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 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove and discard 12-point collar nut from rear axle shaft.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove fixed brake caliper from rear axle and tie caliper off to side. Do not disconnect brake hose.
  • Remove stabilizer bar link rod.
  • Remove RPM sensor from wheel carrier
  • Remove torque strut from wheel carrier.
  • Remove camber strut from wheel carrier.
  • Remove tie rod from wheel carrier.
  • Remove thrust arm from wheel carrier
  • Fold wheel carrier outward and push rear axle shaft out of rear axle shaft flange.
  • Pull rear axle shaft out of rea...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

Drive vehicle for a minimum of ten minutes while maintaining a continuous speed above 15 mph. During this time the system will learn the new ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air intake duct.
  • Loosen clamps and disconnect hoses from resonator.
  • Remove bolts and resonator.
  • Rotate belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt, then release tension.
  • Disconnect connector for circuit 30 (B+) on alternator.
  • Remove upper ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2002-07 C & 2002-09 CLK Class
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

On 2002-05 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 mo...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

The Check Engine lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the lamp is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If warning lamp comes on while th...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 degrees C. Open cap slowly and release pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage bottles. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection.

  • Open engine hood.
  • Remove radiator grille.
  • Remove power steering line bracket.
  • Detach hydraulic line of power steering at crossmember.
  • Remove front end crossm...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Open engine hood.
  • Remove hose from silencer.
  • Remove two bolts securing charge air hose to silencer.
  • Remove wide band silencer.
  • Loosen Torx bolt from belt tensioner pulley.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm countercl...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Interior Diagram for 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GASInterior Diagram for 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Door Contact Switch
  • Tailgate Diagram for 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GASTailgate Diagram for 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • GPS Antenna
  • A2/23
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Electric Control Unit
  • CAN Data Bus Adapter Connector
  • Front SAM Control Module/Fuse Box Relay Module
  • 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Side Partially Electric Seat Adjustment Mirror Group
  • Driver Side Partially Electric Seat Adjustment Switch
  • Rear SAM Control Module/Fuse Box Relay Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN)
    Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: RECALL - Software Calibration Number (SCN) Coding - Engine Control Module
    Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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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