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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 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
- 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 SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Resistor, Replace -> ML55 AMG, ML350 & ML500
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS
ML55 AMG, ML350 & ML500
- Remove righthand instrument panel lower cover, Fig. .
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2003-06 E320 & E500 Sedans Less 4 Matic & 2004-06 E Series w/Gasoline Engines -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental fuel spray.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Ensure t...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with a viscous fan, remove air charge air pipe.
- Remove viscous fan, using suitable fan removal tools. Fan clutch union nut is lefthand thread.
- Detach coolant expansion reservoir and move aside.
- Remove fan shroud.
- On models equipped with an electric fan, remove air inlet pipe.
- Disconnect cooling fan electrical connector.
- Remove radiator bridge retaining pins and bolts.
- Fill and bleed cooling system.
- Depress clamps on left and right sides and remove radiator bridge.
- Remove cooling fan with integrated control.
- On all models, if drive bel...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2002-04 SLK Class
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Seat Belt & Backrest Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS
The Seat Belt and Backrest Lock 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 blink for brief time to remind driver and passenger to fasten seat belts. If the warning...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp at water pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Behind Dash, To Left And Below Steering Wheel Diagram for 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
On Left Side Of Steering Column Diagram for 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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