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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> EVAPORATOR CORE, REPLACE -> 124, 129 & 140 SERIES -> 201 SERIES -> 202 SERIES
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

124, 129 & 140 SERIES

The evaporator core is located in front of the heater core in the heater/evaporator housing. Remove heater/evaporator housing as described under "Heater Core, Replace." After removing, disassemble heater/evaporator housing to gain access to evaporator core.

201 SERIES

  • Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
  • Remove cover on air intake, then loosen bulkhead while pulling retaining screws on bulkhead forward to engine, for clearance.
  • Remove expansion valve as described under "Expansion Valve, Replace."
  • Remove blowe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Fixed -> Floating -> Front -> Inspection -> Rear
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

Front

Fixed
Disassemble
  • Press off dust cap
  • Insert 1.1025 inches thick metal segment (brake disc section) into fixed caliper and carefully force pistons out against stop with compressed air.
  • Remove piston using piston-turning pliers tool No. 000 589 50 37 00, or equivalent.
  • Remove piston seal from groove in cylinder bore.
Inspection
  • If piston is stuck or there are scores or rusted bores, replace complete caliper.
  • Remove deposits on piston with soft brass wire brush or rough cloth only. If there is noticeable damage to chrome plating, replace piston.
  • Inspect pistons and bores in fixed calip...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace e...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove exhaust system downstream of connector.
  • Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
  • Remove rear transverse bridge, then reinforcement brace.
  • Loosen clamping nut.
  • Loosen intermediate bearing mounting bolts.
  • Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect front driveshaft from transmission. Flexible disc remains on driveshaft.
  • Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear driveshaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains on driveshaft.
  • Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable 6-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter steel drift.
  • Su...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove bottom engine compartment panel.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Remove m...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2001 C Class & 1998-2001 CLK & SLK
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 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.

  • 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 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

The Check Engine lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the lamp is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If warning lamp comes on while th...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 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 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Remove viscous fan clutch.
  • Swivel tensioning pulley clockw...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Air Bag Components Diagram for 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280  2.8 L6 GASAir Bag Components Diagram for 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • SRS Control Module
  • Driver Side Airbag Squib
  • Front Passenger Side Airbag Squib
  • Horn/Airbag Clock Spring Contact
  • Airbag/ETR
  • Luggage Compartment Ground Locations Diagram for 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280  2.8 L6 GASLuggage Compartment Ground Locations Diagram for 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ground W-11/1
  • Ground W-30
  • Ground W-30/1
  • Ground W-30/2
  • Ground W-31
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Symbol Identification
  • 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fan Switch
  • Ignition/Starter Switch
  • Horn/Airbag Clock Spring Contact
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: Headlamp Color and/or Brightness Difference When Changing Xenon Bulb
    Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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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