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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 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 -> Blower Resistor -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> Diagnostic Test -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory -> E55, E320 & E430 -> Electrical Test -> Electrical Tests -> Evaporator & Outside Temperature Sensors -> Function Tests -> Heat Exchanger & Interior Air Temperature Sensors -> Individual Flap Test -> ML55, ML320 & ML430 -> SL500 & SL600 -> Test A -> Test B -> Test C -> Using Hand-Held Tester -> Using Impulse Counter Scan Tool -> Using Temperature Display Window -> Vacuum Tests
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 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 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Component Locations -> C32, C230, C240, C320, CL55, CL500, CL600, CLK55, CLK320, CLK500, ML320, ML430, ML500, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right-hand sensor, downstream of TWC.
  • Match mark front propeller shaft relative to flange of front axle gear and to flange of transfer case.
  • Detach front propeller shaft from flange of front axle gear.
  • Detach front propeller shaft from flange of transfer case.
  • Remove propeller shaft from front axle gear.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque flexible coupling to transfer case (M10) 108 in. lbs. (M12) 13 ft. lbs.
    • Torque flexible coupling to front axle gear to (M10) 108 in. lbs. (M12) 13 ft. lbs.

Rear

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 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 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2002-07 C & 2002-09 CLK Class
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS

On 2002-05 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 2006-08 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 2009 models except AMG, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

On 2006-09 AMG mo...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 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 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp on thermostat housing and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp on heat exchanger return pi...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect fan connector and remove shroud.
  • Remove fan shroud.
  • Loosen belt by swiveling tensioning pulley stud bolt counterclockwise.
  • Lock tensio...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Interior Roof, Center Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320  3.2 V6 GASInterior Roof, Center Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • M24
  • Window Blind Motor
  • Under Transmission Housing Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320  3.2 V6 GASUnder Transmission Housing Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Y3/8
  • Y3/8n4
  • Y3/8s1
  • Y3/8y1
  • Electric Control Unit VGS
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320  3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Hood Switch
  • Purge Control Valve
  • ME-SFI Control Module
  • Fan Fare Horn
  • 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320  3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Electronic Speedometer
  • Tachometer
  • Instrument Illumination
  • High Beam Indicator Lamp
  • Warning Buzzer
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Maintenance Systems Overview
    Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 3.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 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 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 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 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 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 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 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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