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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Luxury 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels.
- Unscrew hexagon collar bolt on front axle shaft.
- Take off bottom engine compartment panel at front.
- Detach linkage for headlamp leveling device on lower transverse control arm.
- Press supporting joint out of steering knuckle.
- Turn front of steering knuckle outwards and then pull outwards, while moving front axle shaft out of front axle shaft flange. Do not damage boots of front axle shaft and of supporting joint. If required, to loosen front axle shaft, screw in hexagon-collar bolt again a few threads and drive out front axle shaft...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Luxury 3.0 V6 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4matic Sport 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove front engine cover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and front and center sound insulator panels.
- Remove bolt and P/S pressure line bracket from...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2008-09 C Class
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4matic Sport 3.0 V6 GAS
On 2008 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 2008-09 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 more often.
- Remove trim ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Reserve & Fuel Cap Placement Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4matic Luxury 3.0 V6 GAS
The Fuel Reserve and Fuel Cap Placement warning lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning system is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If the warning lamp is blinking, the fuel tank filler cap is improperly installed or a leak in the fuel system has been detected. Properly install the fuel tank filler cap. If fuel tank filler cap was improperly...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Sport 3.0 V6 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.
- Remove electric fan.
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Drain coolant.
- Take off coolant line from radiator to coolant pump at radiator.
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4matic Luxury 3.0 V6 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise using a suitable tool to relieve ten...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front End Components Diagram for 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Sport 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Safety Components Diagram for 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Sport 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Sport 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Luxury 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Sport 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Sport 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 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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