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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Automatic Temperature Control Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) -> 38-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Actual Values -> C43, C230 & C280 -> C43, C230, C280, E55, E300, E320 & E430 -> CL600, S320, S420 & S600 & 1998-99 CL500 & S500 -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> Diagnostic Test -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory -> E55, E300, E320 & E430 -> Electrical Test -> Electrical Tests -> Evaporator & Outside Temperature Sensors -> Function Tests -> Heat Exchanger & Interior Air Temperature Sensors -> Individual Flap Test -> SL500 & SL600 -> Test A -> Test B -> Test C -> Using Hand-Held Tester -> Using Impulse Counter Scan Tool -> Using Temperature Display Window -> Vacuum Tests
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Refer to Figs. through for explanations of symbols, connections and steps included in charts.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Using Impulse Counter Scan Tool
16-Pin Data Link Connector (DLC)
  • Connect impulse counter scan tool No. 124-589-19-21-00, or equivalent, ground circuit 31 black wire to socket No. 1, Fig. .
  • Connect ignition circuit 15 red wire to socket No. 16.
  • Connect yellow wire to diagnostic output socket of system being tested, Fig. .
  • LED "U-Bat" must light. If LED does not light, check voltage supply and to...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 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: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lefthand crossbrace with reinforcing plate, Fig. .
  • Remove complete exhaust system, 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 six-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter steel drift.
  • Remove i...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove engine compartment bottom panel.
  • Disconnect righthand pitman arm and loosen righthand strut stiffener.
  • Remove starter shield mounting bolts and nut, if equipped...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2002 SL Class
Vehicle: 1999 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 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Seat Belt & Backrest Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

The Seat Belt and Backrest Lock warning lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should blink for brief time to remind driver and passenger to fasten seat belts. If the warning...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp on left cylinder head and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedur...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 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 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Pressure Sensor Diagram for 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GASPressure Sensor Diagram for 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Connector B-28
  • Connector M-33
  • Connector Y-32
  • Connector B-2/5
    • ADS Components Locations Diagram for 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GASADS Components Locations Diagram for 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Steering Angle Sensor
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Rear Axle Level Sensor
  • Front Axle Level Sensor
  • ADS Control Module

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • CD Changer
    • 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • LH Door Lock Switch
  • Trunk Lid Lock Switch
  • RH Front Door IR Receiver

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Maintenance Systems Overview
    Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
    • Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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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