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MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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 C230 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 C230 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Radiator, Replace -> 1996 -> C220 & C230 -> E420 -> S320
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS
C220 & C230
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- On models equipped automatic transmission, remove ATF cooler lines.
- On all models, remove upper and lower radiator hoses, then disconnect coolant level sensor.
- Remove flat spring and upper frame crossmember.
- Detach bottom of radiator cover and remove.
- Remove radiator.
- Reverse procedure to install.
E420
1996
- Drain coolant into suitable container, then remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect ATF cool...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 1.8 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 C230 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS
Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system at flange connection.
- Remove exhaust shielding plate.
- Remove bottom part of noise encapsulation.
- Remove rear engine crossmember and rear engine mount.
- Unscrew crossmember at floor shift.
- Detach front reinforcement brace below propeller shaft.
- Slacken bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bear...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Control Module -> Sensor
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS
Control Module
- Read out variant coding of TPMS (RDK) control module (N88). To do this connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and transfer data of TPMS (RDK) control module (N88) to STAR DIAGNOSIS.
- Move passenger seat into rearmost position.
- Remove floor mat and lift back floor covering in passenger foot well, Fig. .
- Remove impact absorber.
- Unscrew plastic nuts and remove step plate.
- Unlock electrical connector and unplug connector from TPMS (RDK) control module (N88).
- Unscrew bolt (6) and pull TPMS (RDK) control module (N88) out of retaining clamp.
- Reverse procedure to install, activate TPMS sele...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Sport 2.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove front engine cover.
- Remove right air intake duct.
- Rotate belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt, then release tension.
- Remove bracket for front engine cover and move air pump with switchover valve aside. Do not disconnect lines from air pump.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and sound insu...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 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 C230 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Roll Bar Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS
The Roll Bar 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 or if warning lamp illuminates while drivi...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove fan shroud.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission,remove ATF cooler lines.
- Remove upper frame crossmember, protective blower grille and air defl...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove hose from silencer.
- Remove two bolts securing charge air hose to silencer.
- Remove wide band silencer.
- Loosen Torx bolt from belt tensioner pulley.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm countercl...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Console Diagram for 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Kompressor 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Door Components Diagram for 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Sport 2.5 V6 FLEXComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ C230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: INSPECTION OF FRONT AXLE BALL JOINTS Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: BRAKE PEDAL HARD TO APPLY - REVISED Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2.3 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C230 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ C230 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 C230 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 C230 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 C230 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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