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MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 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 PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks from 1990+
Import Compressor Service -> Bosch Compressors -> COMPRESSOR SOLENOID, REPLACE -> EXCEPT PORSCHE 928
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS
EXCEPT PORSCHE 928
- Remove compressor clutch plate and pulley as previously described.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Locations -> S320, SL320, S420, S430, S500, S600, SL500, SL600 & 1993-92 300SE, 300SL, 400SE, 400SEL, 500SEC, 500SEL, 500SL, 600SEC, 600SEL & 600SL
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS
- Raise vehicle and support.
- Unscrew exhaust shielding plate.
- On models with 4MATIC, unscrew exhaust shielding plate.
- Lift transmission and support.
- Unscrew hex, head screws and hex nut and remove rear engine carrier with engine mount.
- Unscrew cross bridge.
- On all models, loosen propeller shaft clamping nut for approx. two turns without sliding back rubber sleeve (sliding along).
- Remove front propeller shaft from transmission. Flexible coupling remains on propeller shaft.
- Remove front propeller shaft from transfer case.
- Prior to sliding back propeller shaft, loosen vulcanized fitted ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove bottom engine compartment paneling.
- Remove electrical connections from starter.
- Remove starter mounting bolts.
- ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS
The Low Engine Oil Level 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 go off. If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has been started or com...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 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 t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> External Dampner -> Internal Dampner
Vehicle: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS
Internal Dampner
- Loosen bolt on tensioner pulley 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque fan bolt to 72 in. lbs.
- T...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Luggage Compartment & Headliner Connectors Diagram for 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Hydraulic Components Diagram for 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WEATHERSTRIP - REPLACING - WORK INSTRUCIONS Vehicle: 1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: ABS - IDENTIFYING PROPER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 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 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 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 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 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 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL 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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