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MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+
Import Compressor Service -> Bosch Compressors -> COMPRESSOR CLUTCH SERVICE -> CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, REPLACE -> Except Porsche 928 -> Porsche 928
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, REPLACE
Porsche 928
- Use a suitable spanner wrench to hold clutch hub and remove retaining nut.
- Remove clutch plate using a suitable puller, then press out ball bearing.
- Reverse procedure to install. Measure endplay between clutch plate and pulley. Endplay should be .016-.040 inch. Add or remove shims as necessary to bring within specifications.
Except Porsche 928
- Discharge...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
MERCEDES-BENZ, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> MASTER CYLINDER SERVICE -> ASSEMBLE -> DISASSEMBLE
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brake Systems."
On 400SE, 400SEL and 600SEL, then tandem master cylinder with a built in switch over valve must be replace as an assembly with the brake booster.
On models except 400SE, 400SEL and 600SEL, refer to Figs. through , for master cylinder service.
DISASSEMBLE
- Position cylinder in suitable soft jawed vise.
- Remove expansion tank, then remove cap and strainer.
- Using suitable mandrel, push piston inward.
- Using suitable pliers, remove cylinder pin from housing.
- Remove piston locking ring.
- Remove piston with s...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS
- Raise vehicle and support.
- Unscrew exhaust shielding plate.
- On models with 4MATIC, unscrew exhaust shielding plate.
- Lift transmission and support.
- Unscrew hex, head screws and hex nut and remove rear engine carrier with engine mount.
- Unscrew cross bridge.
- On all models, loosen propeller shaft clamping nut for approx. two turns without sliding back rubber sleeve (sliding along).
- Remove front propeller shaft from transmission. Flexible coupling remains on propeller shaft.
- Remove front propeller shaft from transfer case.
- Prior to sliding back propeller shaft, loosen vulcanized fitted ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove viscous fan coupling.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove engine compartment paneling.
- Remove cross member below radiator.
- Remove fan cowl.
- Disconnect batt...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS
The Low Engine Oil Level 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 go off. If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has been started or com...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 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 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove fan and shroud.
- Attach suitable tool and turn nut counterclockwise.
- Detach viscous fan clutch from fan.
- Loosen bolt on tensioner pulley 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment & Center Console Grounds Diagram for 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Electric System Components Diagram for 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: NEW DEALER TECHNICAL BULLETIN Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: BATTERY - JUMP STARTING AND CHARGING - ECM CAUTION Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 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 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 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 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 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 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 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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