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MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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 S430 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 S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Mercedes-Benz -> Model Identification Chart
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Foot Control Cable, Replace -> Foot Control, Replace -> Hand Lever, Replace -> Parking Brake Rear Control Cable, Replace -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace -> SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS
Foot Control, Replace
- On SL55, SL500 and SL600 models, remove exhaust system heat shield.
- On E55, E320, E430 and E500 models, remove cover panel under rear squab.
- On CLK55, CLK320, CLK430, CLK500, E55, E320, E430 and E500 models, proceed as follows:
- Turn preloading automatic slack adjuster eccentric pin clockwise approximately one turn using suitable Allen wrench through cover sheet oblong hole.
- At same time, push pin back longitudinal slot until spring-loaded locking eccentric locks into spring clip position with elevation.
- On CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 and S600 models...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
- Remove exhaust system from flange back.
- Remove mounting bolts and rear reinforcement bridge, Fig. .
- Disconnect front exhaust shield from exhaust shield.
- Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
- Remove mounting bolts and front reinforcement bridge.
- Loosen intermediate bearing mounting bolts.
- Remove mounting bolts and disconnect propeller shaft from transmission. Flexible disk remains with propeller shaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and disconnect propeller shaft from differential carrier. Flexible disk remains with propeller shaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable six-inc...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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 S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 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 S430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Remove bottom middle engine compartment paneling.
- Remove air filter.
- Remove washer fluid reservoir for windshield and headlamp.
- Remove fan shroud.
- Remove left and right bolt for engine support on engine mount.
- Lift engine about 3/4 inch with suitable lifting equipment.
- Remove shield for propell...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 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 S430 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 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 S430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp at coolant pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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 S430 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Interior, Right Front Footwell Diagram for 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine, Between Cylinder Banks Diagram for 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: COMMAND REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH DTC P2003 STORED IN ENGINE ECU Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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 S430 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 S430 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 S430 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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