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2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 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: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 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 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower part of engine encapsulation.
- Remove rear left frame cross brace.
- Remove exhaust system downstream of connector.
- Unhook suspension rubbers of exhaust system.
- Detach exhaust shield from tunnel.
- Detach rear transverse bridge.
- Detach reinforcement brace.
- Loosen clamping nut of propeller shaft Loosen clamping nut approximately one turn, do not slide back rubber boot (the rubber boot slides with it).
- Loosen bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing.
- Remove rear engine mount.
- Detach front propeller shaft from transmission. The flexible disk remains...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 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 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and lower sound insulator panels.
- Remove protective cap and disconnect connector for circuit 30 (B+) on starter.
- Disconnect connector for circuit 50 on sta...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2005-09 SLK Class
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 GAS
On 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 2006-08 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 oper...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 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 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 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 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- Remove left and right air intake ducts.
- Rotate belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - Software Calibration Number (SCN) Coding - Engine Control Module Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 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 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 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 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 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 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 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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