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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt Routing -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Mercedes-Benz
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2004-06 Models Except E Series w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 4matic 5.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system as of flange connection.
- Detach reinforcement brace.
- Detach front exhaust shielding plate from exhaust shielding plate above center muffler.
- Remove exhaust shielding plate above center muffler in area close to tunnel.
- Detach front reinforcement brace.
- Only loosen bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing.
- Disconnect front propeller shaft at transmission.
- Detach rear propeller shaft from rear axle center assembly.
- Loosen fitted sleeves of flexible couplings.
- Unscrew bolt...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 4matic 5.0 V8 GAS
- Verify pressures of all four tires.
- Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 2 (the engine must not be running).
- Press forward or back button on the multifunction steering wheel until the display for trip and main odometer appears.
- Press up or down arrow button repeatedly until the tire inflation pressure monitor appears.
- Press and hold reset button on the instrument cluster until the message MONITOR CURRENT TIRE PRESSURE? appears. Release the R button.
- Press button + (YES) on the multifunction steering wheel to activate the tire inflation pressure monitor. The message TIRE...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 4matic 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and sound insulator panels.
- Remove starter bolts.
- Remove protective cap and disconnect connector for circuit 30 (B+) on starter.
- Disconnect connect...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1996-2002 E Class & 2000-06 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Flexible Service System (FSS) -> 2003-09 Except ML Class & SLK Class
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 4matic 5.0 V8 GAS
On these models the Flexible Service System (FSS) permits a flexible service schedule relating to the vehicle's operating conditions. The miles or days remaining until the next service interval calculate and appear in the multi-function display, Figs. through . Use the steering wheel multi-function buttons, Fig. , to access the FSS display. The remaining miles or days until the next service will display for 10 seconds when the ignition is turned On. when the calculated required maintenance interval has been exceeded, a single wrench symbol (Minor Service A) ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS
Risk of injury to skin and eyes from scalding from escaping hot coolant. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 degrees C. Open cap slowly and release pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage bottles. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove bottom engine compartment paneling.
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Lower vehicle.
- On models with automatic ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Center Console Diagram for 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 4matic 5.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment, Rear Diagram for 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 4matic 5.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 4matic 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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