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MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 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 SL320 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 SL320 cars and light trucks from 1990+
A/C Data -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 L6 GAS
1992-2002
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> 1995 E300, E320 & E420 -> C36, C220, C230, C280, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, SL600 & 1996-97 E300 & E320 & 1996-97 E420 -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 L6 GAS
Parking Brake
C36, C220, C230, C280, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, SL600 & 1996-97 E300 & E320 & 1996-97 E420
- Raise and support vehicle rear.
- On SL320, SL500, and SL600 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 inch screw driver.
- Turn righthand side adjuster from bottom up.
- Turn lefthand side adjuster from top down.
- Turn adjuster until it is possible to turn rear...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2003-06 E320 & E500 Sedans Less 4 Matic & 2004-06 E Series w/Gasoline Engines -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 L6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental fuel spray.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Ensure t...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 L6 GAS
- Raise vehicle and support.
- Unscrew exhaust shielding plate.
- On models with 4MATIC, unscrew exhaust shielding plate.
- Lift transmission and support.
- Unscrew cross bridge.
- Unscrew hex, head screws and hex nut and remove rear engine carrier with engine mount.
- On all models, loosen propeller shaft clamping nut for approx. two turns without sliding back rubber sleeve (sliding along).
- Remove front propeller shaft from transmission. Flexible coupling remains on propeller shaft.
- Remove front propeller shaft from transfer case.
- Prior to sliding back propeller shaft, loosen vulcanized fitted ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 L6 GAS
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove bottom soundproofing covers.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove mou...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2002 SL Class
Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 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.
- Open the hood.
- Pull the up cowl seal.
- Remove the cowl cover retaining screws, then detach the three retaining clips.
- Re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 L6 GAS
A sensor mounted in the engine oil pan allows engine oil level to be displayed on the instrument panel trip odometer window. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, engine warmed up and shut off for 5 minutes, place ignition switch in the On position. An oil level icon along with a clock icon should appear in the trip odometer window. Press the knob to the left of the speedometer twice. The message OK, 1.0 qt., 1.5 qt., 2.0 qts., or...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 L6 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 SL320 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 L6 GAS
- Remove viscous fan clutch.
- Swivel tensioning pulley clockw...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 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: OPERATING FLUID SPECIFICATION CHANGES FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 3.2 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 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 SL320 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 SL320 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 SL320 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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