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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+

Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Heating System Delivery Unit, Replace -> Circulation Pump -> CL55, CL500, S55, S430 & S500 -> CLK55, CLK320 & CLK430 -> Duo Valve -> E55, E320 & E430 -> Front -> Rear -> SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

CLK55, CLK320 & CLK430

Circulation Pump
  • Remove air intake hose and air cleaner.
  • Disconnect clamps and remove coolant hoses.
  • Disconnect cable strap and electrical connector.
  • Remove mounting bolt and pump.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Duo Valve
  • Disconnect electrical connector.
  • Remove coolant hoses.
  • Disconnect bracket rubber mount.
  • Remove duo valve and coolant hose.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

CL55, CL500, S55, S430 & S500

Front
  • Remove wiper ...

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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+.

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Raise and support vehicle rear.
  • On SL55, SL500, SL600, SLK32, SLK230 and SLK320 models, loosen adjusting bolt.
  • On all models, remove one wheel bolt on both rear wheels. Light alloy wheels must be removed.
  • Turn adjuster until brake shoes contact and it is no longer possible to turn rear wheel, noting the following:
    • Use suitable .1772 inc...

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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 -> 2004-06 Models Except E Series w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every ...

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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+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ GL320 Bluetec 4matic 3.0 V6 DIESEL

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove plastic connector between rear of bottom section of soundproofing and engine crossmember, if equipped.
  • Remove plastic transfer case shield, if equipped.
  • Remove diagonal strut from righthand side of engine crossmember.
  • Remove cross strut from lefthand side of rear engine crossmember.
  • Support rear engine crossmember and detach from underfloor.
  • Slightly lower transfer case.
  • Mark front propeller shaft at transfer case and front axle flange for alignment during installation.
  • Remove bolts from front propeller shaft at transfer case.
  • Remove bolts from ...

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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+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 AMG 6.3 V8 GAS

  • Verify pressures of all four tires.
  • Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 2 (the engine must not be running).
  • Press forward or back button on the multifunction steering wheel until the display for trip and main odometer appears.
  • Press up or down arrow button repeatedly until the tire inflation pressure monitor appears.
  • Press and hold reset button on the instrument cluster until the message MONITOR CURRENT TIRE PRESSURE? appears. Release the R button.
  • Press button + (YES) on the multifunction steering wheel to activate the tire inflation pressure monitor. The message TIRE...

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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+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Remove mounting bolts, then the cable and hose brackets...

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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 -> 1994-2001 C Class & 1998-2001 CLK & SLK
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 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 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 -> Adaptive Dampening System (ADS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL65 AMG 6.0 V12 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 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: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp on left cylinder head and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedur...

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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: 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Sport 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Open engine hood.
  • Remove front engine cover.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise using a suitable tool to relieve ten...

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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+.

Center Console Component Locations Diagram for 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E55 AMG  5.5 V8 GASCenter Console Component Locations Diagram for 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • N72/1
  • Control Field Control Module
  • Exterior, Left Front Diagram for 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S500  5.0 V8 GASExterior, Left Front Diagram for 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • High Beam Solenoid
  • E1|1
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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.

    2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C55 AMG  5.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Catalytic Converter
  • 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320  3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Hydraulic Unit
  • Soft Top Open/Close Switch
  • RB Switch
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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: TELEPHONE - INCOMPLETE CONTACT LIST AVAILABLE IN VEHICLE
    Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: AIRBAG UNIT REPLACEMENT LABEL AND REPLACEMENT DATE LABEL INSERTS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SEL 5.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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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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