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1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> C220 -> Cooling Fan
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Cooling Fan
C220
- On models with retaining plate on belt pulley, brace pulley with special tool No. 120-589-02-01-00, or equivalent.
- On models less retaining plate on belt pulley, attach special t...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Locations -> S320, SL320, S420, S430, S500, S600, SL500, SL600 & 1993-92 300SE, 300SL, 400SE, 400SEL, 500SEC, 500SEL, 500SL, 600SEC, 600SEL & 600SL
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lefthand cross brace with reinforcing plate, Fig. .
- Remove complete exhaust system, then the exhaust shield and tunnel closing panel.
- Disconnect reinforcement bridge.
- Loosen slide connection clamp.
- Remove mounting bolt and nuts, then disconnect front driveshaft from transmission. Flexible disc remains with driveshaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear driveshaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains with driveshaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable 6-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter steel drift.
- ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cables at batteries.
- Remove right air intake tube.
- Remove drive belt from supercharger.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove center engine compartment paneling.
- Disconnect electric cables at alternator.
- R...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2002 SL Class
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 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.
- Open the hood.
- Pull the up cowl seal.
- Remove the cowl cover retaining screws, then detach the three retaining clips.
- Re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Reserve & Fuel Cap Placement Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
The Fuel Reserve and Fuel Cap Placement warning lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning system is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If the warning lamp is blinking, the fuel tank filler cap is improperly installed or a leak in the fuel system has been detected. Properly install the fuel tank filler cap. If fuel tank filler cap was improperly...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove fan shroud.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Disconnect coolant hoses at radiator.
- Disconnect automatic transmission oil lines.
- Remove air scoop.
- Remove mounting bolts, strut and crossmember.
- Loosen air conditioning line bracket.
- Remove mounting bolts and air co...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 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 drive belt.
- Inspect pulley surfaces and replace as required.
- Set pointer at marking 1.
- Install belt starting at tensioning pulley.
- Tighten tensioning nut until setting point...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 SRS Component Locations Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Power Seat ESA Motor Locations Diagram for 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Headlamp Color and/or Brightness Difference When Changing Xenon Bulb Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 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 SL500 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 SL500 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 SL500 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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