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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 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
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 GAS
Refer to Fig. for wiring...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2005-09 SLK Class
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Brake Assist System (BAS)/Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Or Brake Assist System (BAS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 GAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS)/Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) or Brake Assist System (BAS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp, will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. The lamp should go off when the engine is started. If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has been started or has come on while driving the vehicle, a fault in the BAS, ASR or ESP h...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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