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MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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 C280 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 C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Pressure Gauge Indication
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system downstream of connector.
- Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
- Remove rear transverse bridge, then reinforcement brace.
- Loosen clamping nut.
- Loosen intermediate bearing mounting bolts.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect front driveshaft from transmission. Flexible disc remains on driveshaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear driveshaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains on driveshaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable 6-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter steel drift.
- Su...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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 C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 Luxury 3.0 V6 GAS
Drive vehicle for a minimum of ten minutes while maintaining a continuous speed above 15 mph. During this time the system will learn the new ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
- Remove engine compartment bottom cover.
- Remove engine mount and/or front engine carrier.
- Disconnect electrical conn...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 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 C280 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System 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 while driving the vehicle, a fault in the ABS has been detected. While the fault is present in the ABS, the ABS is switched off. When the ABS is ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp on duo pulsed valve and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger return pipe an...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 Luxury 3.0 V6 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm using a suitable tool to relieve tension from...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY OF REAR DOOR INTERIOR PANELS Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECT Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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 C280 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 C280 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 C280 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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