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1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Precautions -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL
Product Compatibility
Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil, ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL
- Remove caliper as previously described. Do not disconnect brake hose.
- On front rotors, remove brake carrier from steering knuckle.
- On rear rotors, disconnect parking brake.
- On all models, remove mounting bolts and brak...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Diesel Engines -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL
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 the ignition switch is in the Off position.
- Remove the fuel pump protect...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect middle or rear muffler suspension and lower exhaust system at muffler and support, Fig. .
- Remove exhaust heat shield, then the reinforcement brace.
- Remove seat belt bracket.
- 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.
- Support driveshaft.
- Rem...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove bottom soundproofing covers.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove mou...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1996-2002 E Class & 2000-06 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL
On 1996-2005 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 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 2006 AMG models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL
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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL
- Remove engine compartment bottom cover.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Disconnect automatic transmission oil lines...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL
- Remove viscous fan coupling.
- Relieve belt tension b...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 I/P Grounds Diagram for 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 Traction Systems (ASR & ETS) Components Diagram for 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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Document: Instrument Cluster Oil Level Messages Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 3.0 L6 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300D 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 E300D 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 E300D 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 E300D 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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