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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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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 -> Cooling Fans -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> 190E -> 300CE, 300SD, 300SL, 400E, 500E, 500SEL, 500SL & 600SEL -> C220 -> COOLING FAN
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
COOLING FAN
Refer to Figs. and , for cooling fan replacement.
190E
- Disconnect cooling fan electrical connector.
- Remove front grille attaching screws, then remove.
- Disconnect horn electrical connectors, then remove radiator stiffener strut to radiator support attaching bolt.
- Remove center support attaching bolts, then remove.
- Remove fan grille upper and lower bracket attaching bolts.
- Remove fan attaching bolt, then remove fans.
- Reverse to install.
C220
- On models with retaining plate on bel...
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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+.
Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1995 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: 1997 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: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
- Remove engine compartment cover.
- Remove noise cover.
- Turn steering to left, then remove pitman arm shield.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, ...
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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 -> 1996-2002 E Class & 2000-06 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
On 1996-2005 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 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 2006 AMG models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter ...
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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 -> Air Bag Off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
The Air Bag Off should illuminate for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. The lamp will illuminate when the specified child safety seat has been properly installed on the passenger front seat, indicating that the front passenger ...
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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+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
- Remove fan shroud.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove coolant hoses.
- Remove automatic transmission oil lines.
- Remove fan grille.
- Remove flat spring.
- Remove mounting bolts and front crossmember panel.
- Disconnect hood release cable.
- Remove int...
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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: 1995 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+.
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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.
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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+.
Document: SUMMER OPENING AND CONVENIENCE CLOSING OPERATING FEATURES Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: REPLACEMENT OF ORVR (ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY) PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 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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