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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ G55 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 G55 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.

R-12 leak detectors will not detect R-134a leaks. For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector i...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Less ESP -> With ESP
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

Less ESP

  • Connect suitable brake fluid changing tool following tool manufacturer's instructions. Bleed pressure is 29 psi.
  • Open righthand rear brake caliper bleed screw and allow approximately 2.7 ounces of brake fluid to flow out without any bubbles.
  • Tighten bleed screw to specifications.
  • Repeat bleeding procedure at lefthand rear, righthand front and lefthand front calipers.
  • On CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 and S600 models, open master cylinder bleed screw and allow brake fluid to flow without any bubbles. Tighten bleed screw to specifications.
  • On all models, operate brake p...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

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: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 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 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
  • Empty rear air springs using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
  • Remove front wheels.
  • Remove collar nut from front axle shaft.
  • Remove lower engine cover shields.
  • Disconnect electrical lines from brackets at front wheel and on strut assembly.
  • Remove brake hose from brake hose bracket, cut cable ties if required.
  • Remove tie rod from steering knuckle.
  • Remove nut from upper transverse rod and remove transverse rod from steering knuckle.
  • Remove front axle shaft from front axle flange, using suitable removal tool.
  • Swivel steeri...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove protective cover, as required, and disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Remove ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2002-09 G Class
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

On 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 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 fi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Mercedes-Benz -> Flexible Service System (FSS) -> 2003-09 Except ML Class & SLK Class
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 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 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 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 G55 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

  • Remove fan and shroud.
  • Disconnect electrical connector at engine and air conditioning fan.
  • Remove retaining pin on right and left side.
  • Press together retainer clamp of radiator on right and left and release radiator bridge.
  • Press clamps on right ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Interior, Left Front Footwell Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GASInterior, Left Front Footwell Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ground Screening W56
  • Left Rear Door Diagram for 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GASLeft Rear Door Diagram for 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Window Motor
  • M10/5
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Interior Fuse Box
  • Front SAM Control Module
  • Electronic Steering Locking Control Module
  • CAN Data Bus Adapter
  • 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Passenger Door Control Module
  • RH Rear Door Control Module
  • Cockpit CAN Connector
  • RH CAN Connector
  • Upper Panel Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ G55 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SCN CODING OF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: COMMAND SYSTEM ENTERING NAVIGATION DESTINATION NOT POSSIBLE WITH NAVIGATION CD-ROM DCA6 OR DCA11 RELEASE 7/02
    Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ G55 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 G55 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 G55 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 G55 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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