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1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
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: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
- 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove engine compartment panel.
- Remove front noise cover.
- Disconnect electrical connections.
- Remove mounting bolts an...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1996-2002 E Class & 2000-06 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Air Bag Off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
The Air Bag Off should illuminate for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. The lamp will illuminate when the specified child safety seat has been properly installed on the passenger front seat, indicating that the front passenger ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
- Remove fan shroud ring and place over fan.
- On first versions, proceed as follows:
- Loosen adjusting bolt 1/4-1/2 turn.
- Loosen tensioning nut (turn to left).
- Remove belt.
- Inspect pulley surfaces and replace as required.
- Set pointer at marking 1.
- Install belt starting at tensioning pulley.
- Tighten tensioning nut until setting pointer ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Fuel Level Sensor & Parking Brake Switch Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Fuse & Relay Panels, Control Module Box, Combination Control Module & DLC Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Headlamp Color and/or Brightness Difference When Changing Xenon Bulb Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 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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