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MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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 C280 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 C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Drive Belt Data -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-02 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace e...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
- Remove exhaust system downstream of connector.
- Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
- Remove rear transverse bridge and reinforcement brace.
- Loosen clamping nut.
- Loosen intermediate bearing mounting bolts.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect front driveshaft from transmission. Flexible disc remains on propeller shaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then disconnect rear driveshaft from differential carrier. Flexible disc remains on driveshaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable six-inch long, .3974-.4725 inch diameter steel drift.
- ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 Luxury 3.0 V6 GAS
While the vehicle is being driven, the Run Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation pressures by evaluating each wheels rotational speed. This allows the system to detect a significant loss of pressure in a tire.
If a wheel's rotational speed changes due to falling tire inflation pressure, you will see a corresponding warning...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS
- Remove bottom engine compartment cover.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and bracket.
- Unbolt rear engine mou...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2002-07 C & 2002-09 CLK Class
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 Luxury 3.0 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 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 4matic 3.0 V6 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System warning lamp, will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. The lamp should go off when the engine is started. If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has been started or while driving the vehicle, a fault in the ABS has been detected. While the fault is present in the ABS, the ABS is switched off. When the ABS is ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 4matic 3.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp on engine and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS
- Remove viscous fan clutch.
- Swivel tensioning pulley clockw...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Console Diagram for 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 Luxury 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Seat Components Diagram for 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 Luxury 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 4matic 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 Luxury 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY OPEN Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS OF ENGINE MISFIRE / MISS DURING DRIVING AND/OR NO START FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND NO FAULT CODES STORED Vehicle: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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 C280 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 C280 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 C280 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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