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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Sensor, Replace -> CL600, S320, S420 & S600 & 1998-99 CL500 & S500 -> CL600, S320, S420, S600, SL500 & SL600 & 1998-99 CL500 & S500 -> E55, E300, E320 & E430 -> Evaporator Pressure -> Evaporator Temperature -> Front -> Heater Core Temperature -> In-Vehicle Air Temperature -> Multifunction -> Outside Air Temperature -> Rear -> S430 & 2000 CL500 & S500 -> S430 & 2000 S500 -> SL500 & SL600 -> Smog -> Sun
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

Evaporator Pressure
S430 & 2000 CL500 & S500
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Disconnect sensor connector.
  • Remove refrigerant pressure sensor.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Install new O-rings lubricated with suitable compressor oil.
    • Torque sensor to 106 inch lbs.
Evaporator Temperature
CL600, S320, S420, S600, SL500 & SL600 & 1998-99 CL500 & S500
Front
  • Remove driver side instrument panel undercover.
  • Disconnect connector.
  • Remove evaporato...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Fixed -> Floating -> Front -> Inspection -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

Front
Fixed
Disassemble
  • Press off dust cap
  • Insert 1.1025 inches thick metal segment (brake disc section) into fixed caliper and carefully force pistons out against stop with compressed air.
  • Remove piston using piston-turning pliers tool No. 000 589 50 37 00, or equivalent.
  • Remove piston seal from groove in cylinder bore.
Inspection
  • If piston is stuck or there are scores or rusted bores, replace complete caliper.
  • Remove deposits on piston with soft brass wire brush or rough cloth only. If there is noticeable damage to chrome plating, replace piston.
  • Inspect pistons and bores in fixed calip...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

Normal Service

Replace e...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect exhaust system and shields, Fig. .
  • Remove fuel pump cover.
  • Remove seat belt bracket mounting bolts.
  • Remove mounting bolts and driveshaft reinforcement bridge.
  • Remove clamping nut,
  • Loosen intermediate bearing mounting bolts.
  • 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 six-inch long, .3974-.4725 ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

While the vehicle is being driven, the Run Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation pressures by evaluating each wheels rotational speed. This allows the system to detect a significant loss of pressure in a tire.

If a wheel's rotational speed changes due to falling tire inflation pressure, you will see a corresponding warning...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove engine compartment bottom panel.
  • On models equipped with bowl-type alternator,remove viscous fan clutch.
  • On all models, remove electrical cables.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • On models equipped with compact alternator,remove left and righthand torsion bar spring leaf rockers.
  • On all models, remove mounting bolts and ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1996-2002 E Class & 2000-06 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

The Low Engine Coolant Level 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 go off. If the warning lamp remains on af...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

MIL & Generic Scan Tool Connector Diagram for 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500  5.0 V8 GASMIL & Generic Scan Tool Connector Diagram for 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Check Engine MIL
  • Connector X-11/22
  • OBD II Diagnostic Module Generic Scan Tool Connector
  • Connector A-1e26
  • Evaporative Controls Diagram for 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500  5.0 V8 GASEvaporative Controls Diagram for 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
  • Purge Control Valve
  • Activated Charcoal Canister Shut-Off Valve
  • Body Acceleration Sensor
  • Active Charcoal Canister
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Antenna Amplifier
  • GPS Antenna
  • 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Footwell Flap Actuator Motor
  • RH Defroster Vent Flap Actuator Motor
  • RH Center Vent Temperature Control Actuator Motor
  • RH Center Vent Diverter Flap Actuator
  • LH Defroster Vent Flap Actuator Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Maintenance Systems Overview
    Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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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