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MERCEDES-BENZ E420 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 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 E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> WATER PUMP, REPLACE -> 102 4 CYLINDER ENGINE -> 103 6 CYLINDER ENGINE -> 104 6 CYLINDER ENGINE -> 111 4 CYLINDER ENGINE -> 119 V8 ENGINE -> 120 V12 ENGINE -> 602 & 603 DIESEL ENGINES
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
102 4 CYLINDER ENGINE
- Drain cooling system, then remove air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect upper and lower coolant hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect fan shroud clips and position over fan, then remove radiator.
- Disconnect coolant lines from water pump.
- Remove fan assembly, then the water pump drive belt and pulley. If water pump pulley cannot be pulled off by hand, remove center screw and force pulley off with an M10x1x45 bolt.
- Disconnect electrical connector from water pump magnetic clutch and remove the clutch.
- Loosen alternator ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ E420 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: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect middle or rear muffler suspension and lower exhaust system at muffler and support, Fig. .
- Remove exhaust heat shield, then the reinforcement brace.
- Remove seat belt bracket.
- 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.
- Support driveshaft.
- Rem...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove starter electrical harness bracket to transmission attaching bolts, then remove.
- Remove engine compartment enclosure attaching screws, then remove.
- Dis...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1992-93 300CE, 300D, 300E, 300SD, 300TE, 400E, 500E, 1994 E320, E420 & E500
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 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.
- Pull the cowl seal off up to the righthand windshield wiper.
- Remove the cowl lip seals.
- Detach the two upper center cover retaining clips, then the cover.
- Remove two screws securing the lefthand water drain cover, then disengage clip and remove cover, Fig. .
- Remove the lefthand air inlet retaining screws, then lift the air inlet upward to remove, Fig. .
- Remove the righthand air i...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Adaptive Dampening System (ADS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 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 E420 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 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 E420 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
- Remove fan shroud ring and place over fan.
- On first versions, proceed as follows:
- Loosen adjusting bolt 1/4-1/2 turn.
- Loosen tensioning nut (turn to left).
- Remove belt.
- Inspect pulley surfaces and replace as required.
- Set pointer at marking 1.
- Install belt starting at tensioning pulley.
- Tighten tensioning nut until setting pointer ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Wiper Motor Component Locations Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
ABS Component Location Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: SRS SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS DESIGNATIONS - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: NEW TOOLS AND PROCEDURES FOR CHASSIS ALIGNMENT Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ E420 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 E420 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 E420 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 E420 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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