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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 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 SLK230 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 SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Outside Air Temperature Sensor, Replace -> ML55 AMG, ML350 & ML500 -> SL55 AMG, SL500 & SL600
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS
ML55 AMG, ML350 & ML500
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect coolant expansion reservoir and place aside.
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove cover and expansion valve mounting nut.
- Disconnect expansion valve lines. Plug or cap lines and openings.
- Remove wiper system.
- Remove instrument panel mounting nuts.
- Remove A-pillar paneling.
- Remove driver's side lower instrument panel mounting nuts.
- Remove footwell righthand paneling.
- Remove A-pillars rubber covering and instrum...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 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: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 flange.
- Pull rear a...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 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: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Adaptive Dampening System (ADS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp on thermostat housing and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger return pi...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS
- Remove viscous fan coupling and fan shroud.
- Loosen tensioning arm and pulley co...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SURFACE DAMAGE CAUSED BY SCENT DISPENSER Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RETROFITTING AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP INSTALLATION Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 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 SLK230 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 SLK230 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 SLK230 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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