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MERCEDES-BENZ S550 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 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 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 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 S550 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Control Module -> Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS
Control Module
- Read out variant coding of TPMS (RDK) control module (N88). To do this connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and transfer data of TPMS (RDK) control module (N88) to STAR DIAGNOSIS.
- Move passenger seat into rearmost position.
- Remove floor mat and lift back floor covering in passenger foot well, Fig. .
- Remove impact absorber.
- Unscrew plastic nuts and remove step plate.
- Unlock electrical connector and unplug connector from TPMS (RDK) control module (N88).
- Unscrew bolt (6) and pull TPMS (RDK) control module (N88) out of retaining clamp.
- Reverse procedure to install, activate TPMS sele...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cables.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and right and center sound insulator panels.
- Remove double hose clamp and hydraulic line from alternator.
- Remove lower alternator bolts.
- Remove lower engine compartment panels.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove air intake duct and engine front cover.
- On models not equipped with 4-matic transmission, remove engine oil dipstick.
- Remove air hose from air cleaner.
- On models equipped with 4-matic, remove upper radiator crossmember.
- On all models, remove edge stripping in area of radiator crossmember.
- Di...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2007-09 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS
On 2007-08 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 2007-09 AMG models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter shoul...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Reserve & Fuel Cap Placement Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS
The Fuel Reserve and Fuel Cap Placement warning lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning system is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If the warning lamp is blinking, the fuel tank filler cap is improperly installed or a leak in the fuel system has been detected. Properly install the fuel tank filler cap. If fuel tank filler cap was improperly...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 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 S550 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- On models with Active Body Control (ABC), remove power steering pressure line from bracket.
- On all models, rotate or lift belt tensione...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front Door Diagram for 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Left Front Door Diagram for 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 5.5 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ S550 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: LEAKING OIL IN THE AREA OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - 722.6 A/T - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: RETURNING ALTERNATORS AND REGULATORS EQUIPPED WITH BSS OT LIN COMMUNICATION - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4matic 5.5 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S550 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ S550 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 S550 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 S550 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 S550 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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