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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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 SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Locations -> S320, SL320, S420, S430, S500, S600, SL500, SL600 & 1993-92 300SE, 300SL, 400SE, 400SEL, 500SEC, 500SEL, 500SL, 600SEC, 600SEL & 600SL
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 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 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed STAR DIAGNOSIS scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed STAR DIAGNOSIS scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wiring broken inside insulation.
- Poor connection between male and female terminal at connector.
- Poor terminal to wire connect...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and sound insulator panels.
- Remove bolts and champ, then move hydraulic line aside.
- Remove protective cap and disconnect connector for circuit 30 (B+) on starter.
- Disconnec...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2003-09 SL Class
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Seat Belt & Backrest Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
The Seat Belt and Backrest Lock warning lamp will 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 warning lamp should blink for brief time to remind driver and passenger to fasten seat belts. If the warning...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp on engine and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Near Left A Pillar Diagram for 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Dashboard Diagram for 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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