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MERCEDES-BENZ C43 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 C43 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 C43 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Air Bag System Precautions -> Mercedes-Benz -> Arming
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
- Ensure ignition is in OFF position and nobody is inside vehicle.
- Connect SRS red electrical connectors.
- If disconnected, connect battery ground cable.
- From a safe positi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> ABS -> ABS Control Unit -> ASR/ETS/ESP -> Brake System Bleed -> C43, C230, C280, CLK320, CLK430, E300, E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500, SL600 & SLK230 & 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600 -> CLK320, CLK430, E300, E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500 & SL600& 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600 -> Component Replacement -> ESP Charging Pump -> ESP Pressurizing Piston Unit -> Front Wheel -> Hydraulic Unit -> Rear Axle -> Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to procedure as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" section.
Component Replacement
Hydraulic Unit
ABS
ASR/ETS/ESP
C43, C230, C280, CLK320, CLK430, E300, E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500, SL600 & SLK230 & 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600
- Turn ignition switch to Off position.
- Disconnect hydraulic lines. Seal lines and connections.
- Remove plastic caps and hydraulic unit.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque hydraulic lines to 11 ft. lbs.
ABS Control Unit
CLK320, CLK430, E300, E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500 & SL600& 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600
- On E300, E320 and E430 mo...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C43 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: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 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 C43 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system downstream of connector.
- Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
- Remove rear transverse bridge and 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 six-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter st...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable from battery.
- Remove lower engine compartment paneling.
- Remove right engine mount.
- Remove nuts and wires from terminals 30 and 50 on starter.
- Remove starter mounting bo...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C43 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 C43 AMG 4.3 V8 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 C43 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Adaptive Dampening System (ADS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
The Adaptive Dampening System (ADS) 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 ADS has been detected. While the fault i...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 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 C43 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS
- Remove viscous fan mounting nut while counterholding pulley socket bolts with suitable wrench. Mounting nut has righthand threads.
- Disconnect fan connector and remove shroud.
- Remove fa...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Heated Seat Components Diagram for 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 ABS Components Locations Diagram for 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ C43 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: WARRANTY - RETURN OF CATALYSTS Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: HERMANN ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC ENGINE ANALYZERS Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ C43 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 C43 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 C43 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 C43 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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