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MERCEDES-BENZ C320 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 C320 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 C320 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Water Pump, Replace -> C230 & SLK230 -> C32 AMG, C320, CLK320, E320 & ML350 -> CL55 AMG, CL500, CLK55 AMG, CLK500, E55 AMG, E500, ML55 AMG, ML500, S55 AMG, S430, S500, SL55 AMG & SL500 -> CL600, S600 & SL600
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS
C230 & SLK230
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove coolant expansion reservoir mount bolts at front crossmember.
- Disconnect fan connector.
- Disconnect coolant lines from top and bottom of fan shroud.
- Remove clamps and fan shroud.
- Disconnect coolant hoses.
- Loosen belt pulley bolts and washers, then remove drive belt.
- Remove mounting bolts and water pump pulley.
- Remove mounting bolts and water pump.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting following:
- Clean coolant pump sealing surfaces.
- Ins...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS
- Remove caliper as outlined in "Caliper, Replace." Do not disconnect brake hose.
- On front rotors, remove brake carrier from steering knuckle.
- On rear rotors, disconnect parking brake.
- On all models, remove mounting bolts and...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2004-06 Models Except E Series w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right-hand sensor, downstream of TWC.
- Match mark front propeller shaft relative to flange of front axle gear and to flange of transfer case.
- Detach front propeller shaft from flange of front axle gear.
- Detach front propeller shaft from flange of transfer case.
- Remove propeller shaft from front axle gear.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque flexible coupling to transfer case (M10) 108 in. lbs. (M12) 13 ft. lbs.
- Torque flexible coupling to front axle gear to (M10) 108 in. lbs. (M12) 13 ft. lbs.
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle.
- ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 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 C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed STAR DIAGNOSIS scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed STAR DIAGNOSIS scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wiring broken inside insulation.
- Poor connection between male and female terminal at connector.
- Poor terminal to wire connect...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove lower engine compartment paneling.
- Remove complete exhaust system.
- Remove right engine mount.
- Disconnect circuits 30 and 50 from alternator.
- Remove starter mounting bolts.
- ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2002-07 C & 2002-09 CLK Class
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS
On 2002-05 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 mo...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Flexible Service System (FSS) -> 1998-2002 All & 2003-09 ML Class & SLK Class
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS
The Flexible Service System (FSS), permits a flexible service schedule which is related to the operating conditions of the vehicle. Depending upon vehicle operating conditions, the miles or days remaining until the next service interval are calculated and will appear in the display panel below the speedometer for 10 seconds when the FSS (1 or 0) button is depressed twice,Figs. through . On models equipped with multi-function display, use steering wheel multifunction button to access the FSS display, Fig. . On all models, the miles or days ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp at coolant pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect fan connector and remove shroud.
- Remove fan shroud.
- Loosen belt by swiveling tensioning pulley stud bolt counterclockwise.
- Lock tensio...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment, Left Rear Diagram for 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Interior Roof, Front Center Diagram for 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: TECHNICAL INFORMATION UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: VEHICLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE ON SOFTWARE CD - REVISED Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ C320 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 C320 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 C320 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 C320 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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