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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 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 C220 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> In-Vehicle Air Temperature Sensor, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Remove dome lamp cover.
  • Disconnect two pole coupling and venti...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> C220 & C230 & 1995 C280 -> E430 & 1996-99 C280, E300 & E320 & 1996-97 E420 -> Fixed Caliper Brake Pad, Replace -> Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace

C220 & C230 & 1995 C280
  • Disconnect wear sensor connector.
  • On 1995 models without cam on housing, remove lower mounting bolt, steady sliding pin and fold sliding caliper up. Do not move steering wheel while housing if folded out.
  • On 1996-99 models with cam on housing, remove lower mounting bolt, steady sliding pin and remove floating caliper, securing with suitable hook.
  • On all models, inspect boots for damage and replace as required.
  • Remove brake pads.
  • Remove some brake fluid from reservoir.
  • Pull wear sensor out of lining back plate.
  • Push piston back...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

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: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 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 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Raise vehicle and support.
  • Unscrew exhaust shielding plate.
  • On models with 4MATIC, unscrew exhaust shielding plate.
  • Lift transmission and support.
  • Unscrew cross bridge.
  • Unscrew hex, head screws and hex nut and remove rear engine carrier with engine mount.
  • 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 C220 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Remove bottom engine compartment cover.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Remove mounting bolts a...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2001 C Class & 1998-2001 CLK & SLK
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

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.

  • Remove the instrument panel lower righthand cover retainers, then the cover, Fig. .
  • Disengage the cabin filter cover retainers, then remove the cover.
  • Remove the cabin air filter element from the filter housi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Mercedes-Benz -> Air Bag Off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

The Air Bag Off should illuminate for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. The lamp will illuminate when the specified child safety seat has been properly installed on the passenger front seat, indicating that the front passenger ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp on thermostat housing and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp on heat exchanger return pip...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Remove viscous fan coupling and fan shroud.
  • Loosen tensioning arm and pulley co...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Air Bag Components Diagram for 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C220  2.2 L4 GASAir Bag Components Diagram for 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • SRS Control Module
  • Driver Side Airbag Squib
  • Front Passenger Side Airbag Squib
  • Horn/Airbag Clock Spring Contact
  • Airbag/ETR
  • Traction Systems (ABS, ASR, ETS & SPS) Components Diagram for 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C220  2.2 L4 GASTraction Systems (ABS, ASR, ETS & SPS) Components Diagram for 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Relay Module
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • ABS Control Module
  • ABS Lateral Acceleration Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C220  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Door Switch
  • Front Cigar Lighter
  • Left Front Door Switch
  • Glove Compartment Switch
  • License Plate Lamp
  • 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ C220  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Symbol Identification
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ C220 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: "ESP / BAS VISIT WORKSHOP" DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
    Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: REPLACEMENT OF DOOR INTERIOR TRIM PANEL COMPONENTS
    Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C220 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ C220 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 C220 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 C220 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 C220 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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