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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 -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> CL600, S320, S420 & S600 & 1998-99 CL500 & S500 -> E55, E300, E320 & E430 -> SL500 & SL600
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
CL600, S320, S420 & S600 & 1998-99 CL500 & S500
- Remove lefthand front headlamp.
- Disconnect and remove AIR control module, Fig. .
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove clips and protective grille, Fig. .
- Disconnect plug connectors.
- Disconnect condenser upper pressure line and plug openings.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove pressure line bracket.
- Remove condenser pressure line and plug openings.
- Remove radiator with condenser as outlined under .
- Remove clips and mounting bolts, then the frame. ...
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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 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 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 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 -> 2004-06 Models Except E Series w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every ...
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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+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove twelve-point collared nut from rear axle shaft.
- Remove rear wheel.
- Remove right muffler.
- Remove exhaust pipe at flange.
- Remove rear axle shafts from connecting flange To prevent wheel bearing damage vehicle must not be moved on its wheels with rear axle shaft removed. Bring rear axle shaft into a position which is roughly horizontal, push together and remove downwards at an angle from connecting ...
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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+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 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 S430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and sound insulator panels.
- Remove starter bolts.
- Remove protective cap and disconnect connector for circuit 30 (B+) on starter.
- Disconnect connect...
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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: 2006 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 Assist System (BAS)/Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Or Brake Assist System (BAS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS)/Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) or Brake Assist System (BAS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 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 has come on while driving the vehicle, a fault in the BAS, ASR or ESP h...
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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: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 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 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: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 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+.
 Rear Bumper Diagram for 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Dashboard Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GASComponents 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.
 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents 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+.
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Document: COMMAND / GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR POOR CONNECTION Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: DTC D300 IN NAVIGATION SYSTEM Vehicle: 2004 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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