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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Mercedes-Benz -> Disarming
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> E55, E320, E430, E500, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320 -> Fixed Caliper Brake Pad, Replace -> Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace

E55, E320, E430, E500, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
  • Disconnect spring and removal wear sensor from connector.
  • Remove covers and guide pins.
  • Remove calipers with brake pads.
  • Remove wear sensor from lining back plate.
  • Remove some brake fluid from reservoir.
  • Pull wear sensor out of lining back plate.
  • Push piston back using resetting tool No. 000 589 52 43 00, or equivalent.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Clean brake pad contact surface in carrier and cylinder housing.
    • On models equipped with one wear sensor, install sensor on outer brake pa...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 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 SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Remove lefthand frame cross brace, Fig. .
  • Disconnect exhaust system suspension rubbers and support at rear muffler.
  • Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
  • Remove rear transverse bridge and reinforcement brace.
  • Loosen clamping nut.
  • Loosen intermediate bearing mounting bolts.
  • Remove rear engine mount.
  • Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect front propeller shaft from transmission. Flexible disc remains on propeller shaft.
  • Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear propeller shaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains on propeller shaft.
  • Loosen flexible disc...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove engine compartment bottom panel.
  • Remove protective cover, as required, and disconnect electrica...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2002-04 SLK Class
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 righthand lower trim panel.
  • Slide the three cabin air filter cover retainers securing the cover to the bottom of the AC/heate...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Reserve & Fuel Cap Placement Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

The Fuel Reserve and Fuel Cap Placement warning lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning system is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If the warning lamp is blinking, the fuel tank filler cap is improperly installed or a leak in the fuel system has been detected. Properly install the fuel tank filler cap. If fuel tank filler cap was improperly...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp at coolant pump and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Remove viscous fan coupling and fan shroud.
  • Loosen tensioning arm and pulley co...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Inside Y3/6 Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230  2.3 L4 GASInside Y3/6 Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor
  • Y3/6b1
  • In Right Outside Mirror Case Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230  2.3 L4 GASIn Right Outside Mirror Case Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • E6/6
  • Exterior Mirror Turn Signal Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230  2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Relay Module
  • Horn Relay
  • Horn Switch
  • AIR Pump Relay
  • 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230  2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module
  • Headlamp Washer Pump
  • Ignition Starter Switch
  • Starter Lock-Out Relay Module
  • High Pressure/Return Pump Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Maintenance Systems Overview
    Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Introduction of Improved Single-Component Windshield/Window Bonding System
    Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 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 SLK230 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 SLK230 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 SLK230 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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