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MERCEDES-BENZ 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 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 1.8 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster, Replace -> C43, C230, C280, E300, E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500, SL600 & SLK230 & 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600 -> CLK320 & CLK430 -> S430 & 2000 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 4matic 3.2 V6 GAS
Brake Booster, Replace
C43, C230, C280, E300, E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500, SL600 & SLK230 & 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600
- Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" section.
- Inspect master cylinder rear piston for leaks. If no leaks are visible, proceed as follows:
- Remove and measure brake fluid in booster.
- If there is more than 3.38 ounces of brake fluid, booster must be replaced.
- Disconnect vacuum line at booster.
- Remove cover below instrument panel.
- Disconnect brake pedal return spring.
- Disconnect pedal locking device and remove pin.
- Remove carrier mou...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 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: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 5.0 V8 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels.
- Unscrew hexagon collar bolt on front axle shaft.
- Detach lower engine compartment paneling.
- Press supporting joint out of steering knuckle.
- Press tie rod joint out of steering knuckle.
- Move steering knuckle out of supporting joint.
- Turn back of steering knuckle outwards and then pull outwards, while moving front axle shaft out of front axle shaft flange. Do not damage boots of front axle shaft and of supporting joint. If required, to loosen front axle shaft screw in hexagon-collar bolt again a few threads and drive out front ax...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 AMG 6.3 V8 GAS
While the vehicle is being driven, the Run Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation pressures by evaluating each wheels rotational speed. This allows the system to detect a significant loss of pressure in a tire.
If a wheel's rotational speed changes due to falling tire inflation pressure, you will see a corresponding warning...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400SE 4.2 V8 GAS
- Remove viscous fan.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove engine compartment panels.
- Remove cross member below radiator.
- Remove fan cowl.
- Remove battery gro...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-99 S Class
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 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.
- Open the hood.
- Pull the up cowl seal.
- Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the main air flap actuators.
- Lift up the air plenum housing.
- Turn the windshield heating thermal valve counterclockwise to disengage.
- Lift the outside temperature sensor upward and pos...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 300E 2.8 2.8 L6 GAS
The Brake Pad Wear indicator lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. After the engine has been started, the warnin...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63 AMG Black Series 6.3 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp on engine and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 3.2 V6 GAS
- Remove viscous fan clutch.
- Swivel tensioning pulley clockw...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: REPLACING AUDIO 30 RADIOS - "SERVICE" OR "PROD" DISPLAY Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: REVISED MAINTENANCE SHEETS (FSS AND FSS+) Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ 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 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 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 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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