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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> VACUUM ELEMENTS, REPLACE -> CENTER NOZZLE FLAP -> DEFROSTER NOZZLE FLAPS -> DIVERTER AIR FLAP -> FOOTWELL FLAPS -> FRESH/RECIRCULATED AIR FLAPS
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

DEFROSTER NOZZLE FLAPS

  • Remove glove box.
  • Disconnect both vacuum lines.
  • Remove clip, then disconnect actuating rod.
  • Depress and turn vacuum element to the left at same time, removing element.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

FOOTWELL FLAPS

  • Remove function select control unit as previously described.
  • Remove vacuum line.
  • Disconnect actuation rod from lever.
  • Remove vacuum element from holder.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

CENTER NOZZLE FLAP

  • Remove heater core as described under "Heater C... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

MERCEDES-BENZ -> REAR DISC BRAKE SERVICE -> 190D & E, 260E & 300CE, E & TE -> Assembly -> BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACE -> BRAKE PADS, REPLACE -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> Disassembly -> EXCEPT 190D & E, 260E & 300CE, E & TE -> Inspection -> TEVES, BENDIX & GIRLING TYPE CALIPERS
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACE

EXCEPT 190D & E, 260E & 300CE, E & TE
  • Open caliper bleeder screw, and pump brake fluid from rear brake circuit.
  • On 1st version (early production) vehicles or vehicles with starting torque compensation, disconnect and cap brake line from caliper assembly, Fig. .
  • On 2nd version (later production) vehicles, loosen frame floor bracket brake hose from brake line. Disconnect brake line from caliper. Cap all open connections.
  • On all models, loosen locking plate, if so equipped.
  • Remove caliper attaching bolts.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Wh...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

Normal Service

Replace e...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel, Fig. .
  • Remove front axle shaft attaching collar nut.
  • Remove lower engine compartment cover.
  • Using suitable socket, remove axle shaft from connecting flange.
  • Using suitable wire, secure inner joint in compressed piston.
  • Position steering wheel to right stop.
  • Using suitable plastic hammer, loosen fron...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Remove viscous fan.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove engine compartment panels.
  • Remove cross member below radiator.
  • Remove fan cowl.
  • Remove battery gro...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1992-93 300CE, 300D, 300E, 300SD, 300TE, 400E, 500E, 1994 E320, E420 & E500
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 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.

  • Pull the cowl seal off up to the righthand windshield wiper.
  • Remove the cowl lip seals.
  • Detach the two upper center cover retaining clips, then the cover.
  • Remove two screws securing the lefthand water drain cover, then disengage clip and remove cover, Fig. .
  • Remove the lefthand air inlet retaining screws, then lift the air inlet upward to remove, Fig. .
  • Remove the righthand air i...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Seat Belt & Backrest Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

The Seat Belt and Backrest Lock warning lamp will 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 warning lamp should blink for brief time to remind driver and passenger to fasten seat belts. If the warning...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 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 t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

  • On models equipped with viscous fan clutch, remove union nut by turning nut counterclockwise.
  • On models equipped with electric fan, disconnect electrical connector at engine and air conditioning fan.
  • Remove retaining pin on right and left side.
  • Press together retainer clamp of radiator on right and left and release radiator bridge.
  • Press clamps on right and left at sa...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Components Diagram for 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E  4.2 V8 GASEngine Components Diagram for 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
  • Knock Sensors
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Transmission Overload Protection Switch
  • Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E  4.2 V8 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Air Injection Pump Switchover Valve
  • Electronic Accelerator Control Unit
  • Diagnosis Test Connection
  • Diagnostic Test Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Washer Fluid Level Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Left Headlamp
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Wiper Motor
  • 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuse Panel
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: Instrument Cluster Oil Level Messages
    Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 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 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 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 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 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 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 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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