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1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 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
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Exercise System
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
An important fact most car owners ignore is that A/C systems must be used periodically. Car manufacturers caution that when the air conditioner is not used regularly, particularly during cold months, it should be turned on for a few minutes once every two or three weeks while the engine is running. This keeps the system in good operating condition.
Checking out the system for the effects of disuse before the onset of summer is one of the most important aspects of A/C system servicing.
First clean out the condenser core, mounted in all cases at the front of the cars...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster, Replace -> C36, C220, C230, C280, E300, E320, E420, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, & SL600
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
Brake Booster, Replace
C36, C220, C230, C280, E300, E320, E420, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, & SL600
- Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
- Inspect master cylinder rear piston for leaks. If no leaks are visible, proceed as follows:
- Remove and measure brake fluid in booster.
- If there is more than 3.38 ounces of brake fluid, booster must be re...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
- Remove bottom engine compartment cover.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and bracket.
- Unbolt rear engine mou...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2001 C Class & 1998-2001 CLK & SLK
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp on duo pulsed valve and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger return pipe an...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS
- Remove front engine cover.
- Loosen swivel tensioning bolt and rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise usi...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Luggage Compartment Component Relays & Control Modules Diagram for 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Traction Systems (ASR & ETS) Components Diagram for 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Headlamp Color and/or Brightness Difference When Changing Xenon Bulb Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 3.6 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C36 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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