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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Mercedes-Benz -> Arming
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
- Ensure ignition is in OFF position and nobody is inside vehicle.
- Connect SRS red electrical connectors.
- If disconnected, connect battery ground cable.
- From a safe positi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS, ASR, ETS & SPS -> ABS, ESP & SPS -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Locations -> Connector Terminal Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> E55, E320, E430, E500, SL55, SL500 & SL600 -> Function Tests -> Generic Scan Tool -> Hand-Held Tester -> Hand-Held Tester (HHT) Tool -> Impulse Counter Scan Tool -> SL55, SL500, SL600, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320 -> Symbol Explanation -> Symptom Related Diagnosis -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
Symbol Explanation
Refer to Figs. through , for explanations of symbols, connections and steps included in charts.
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
ABS systems with ASR or ETS may only be inspected using Hand-Held Tester(HHT) tool No. 965 589 00 01 00, or equivalent scan tool.
Generic Scan Tool
Follow tool manufacturers instructions and connect suitably programmed scan tool to generic scan tool connection X11/22, Fig. .
Hand-Held Tester (HHT) Tool
- Turn ignition switch to Off position.
- On models equipped with 16-pin Data Link Connector(DLC), connect Hand-Held Tester tool No. 965 5...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Locations -> C32, C230, C240, C320, CL55, CL500, CL600, CLK55, CLK320, CLK500, ML320, ML430, ML500, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system at flange connection.
- Remove exhaust shielding plate.
- Remove bottom part of noise encapsulation.
- Remove rear engine crossmember and rear engine mount.
- Unscrew crossmember at floor shift.
- Detach front reinforcement brace below propeller shaft.
- Slacken bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing.
- Disconnect ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner housing and intake air scoop.
- Remove drive belt.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove moun...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-2001 C Class & 1998-2001 CLK & SLK
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 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 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
The Brake Pad Wear indicator lamp should 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 warnin...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
- Remove engine compartment panel.
- Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect fan connector and remove shroud.
- Remove radiator bottom ATF line fixture mounting bolt.
- Disconnect ATF lines from radiator. Plug and seal lines and...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- Remove hose from silencer.
- Remove two bolts securing charge air hose to silencer.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise using a suita...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Block Diagram for 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Dashboard, Center Diagram for 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2.6 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 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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