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MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 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 SL55 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 SL55 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cooling System Bleed -> C230 & SLK230 -> C32 AMG, C320, CL55 AMG, CL500, CLK55 AMG, CLK320, CLK500, E55 AMG, E320, E500, ML55 AMG, ML350, ML500, S55 AMG, S430, S500, SL55 AMG & SL500 -> CL600, S600 & SL600
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
C230 & SLK230
- Push float down using suitable screwdriver.
- Adjust coolant level to marking slowly.
- Switch heater to Max and warm engine by running at moderate RPM.
- Adjust coolant level constantly to expansion chamber mark.
- When coolant temperature reaches 140-150°F, close coolant expansion reservoir using cooling system cap.
C32 AMG, C320, CL55 AMG, CL500, CLK55 AMG, CLK320, CLK500, E55 AMG, E320, E500, ML55 AMG, ML350, ML500, S55 AMG...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 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 SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 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 SL55 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 SL55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 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 SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 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 SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2003-09 SL Class
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
On 2003-05 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 2006-08 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 2009 models except AMG, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
On 2006-09 AMG models, under normal op...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Air Bag Off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
The Air Bag Off should illuminate for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. The lamp will illuminate when the specified child safety seat has been properly installed on the passenger front seat, indicating that the front passenger ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 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 SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator Drive Belt -> Supercharger Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
Supercharger Drive Belt
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- If drive belt is being reused, mark direction of rotation to assist during installation.
- Rotate supercharger belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Lock tensioner in release position, using a suitable drift or punch.
- Remove supercharger drive belt.
- Clean pulleys and inspect for any bent or damaged pulleys.
- Reverse proce...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: FLASHING OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (FLASHWARE) Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SERVICE KIT FOR RECTIFYING SQUEAKING, CREAKING AND TEARING NOISES Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 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 SL55 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 SL55 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 SL55 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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