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1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Mercedes-Benz -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
When the battery is disconnected, the vehicle electronic memory will be lost. Make note of radio stations and other codes. Never use a back-up power source to retain memory.
- Obtain radio theft protection CODE card.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position and remove key.
- D...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Remove brake fluid from reservoir.
- Disconnect bolt and remove reservoir from tandem master brake cylinder.
- Disconnect brake lines.
- On S430 and 2000 CL500, CL600, S500 and S600 models,...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
- Remove exhaust system downstream of connector.
- Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
- Remove rear transverse bridge and 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 propeller shaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear driveshaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains on driveshaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable six-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter steel drift.
- ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
- Remove engine compartment bottom cover.
- Remove engine mount and/or front engine carrier.
- Disconnect electrical conn...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2001 C Class & 1998-2001 CLK & SLK
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 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 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 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 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp at engine and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
- Remove viscous fan clutch.
- Swivel tensioning pulley clockw...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Vacuum Distributor Block Location Diagram for 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Alarm System Components Locations Diagram for 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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