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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> E55, E320, E430, E500, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320 -> Fixed Caliper Brake Pad, Replace -> Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace
E55, E320, E430, E500, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
- Disconnect spring and removal wear sensor from connector.
- Remove covers and guide pins.
- Remove calipers with brake pads.
- Remove wear sensor from lining back plate.
- Remove some brake fluid from reservoir.
- Pull wear sensor out of lining back plate.
- Push piston back using resetting tool No. 000 589 52 43 00, or equivalent.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Clean brake pad contact surface in carrier and cylinder housing.
- On models equipped with one wear sensor, install sensor on outer brake pa...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2003 Models w/Gasoline Engines Except E320 & E500 Sedans Less 4 Matic -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Repl...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
- Remove exhaust system from flange back.
- Remove mounting bolts and rear reinforcement bridge, Fig. .
- Disconnect front exhaust shield from exhaust shield.
- Disconnect exhaust shield from tunnel.
- Remove mounting bolts and front reinforcement bridge.
- Loosen intermediate bearing mounting bolts.
- Remove mounting bolts and disconnect propeller shaft from transmission. Flexible disk remains with propeller shaft.
- Remove mounting bolts and disconnect propeller shaft from differential carrier. Flexible disk remains with propeller shaft.
- Loosen flexible discs fitted sleeves using suitable six-inc...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig. for wiring...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Remove bottom middle engine compartment paneling.
- Remove air filter.
- Remove washer fluid reservoir for windshield and headlamp.
- Remove fan shroud.
- Remove left and right bolt for engine support on engine mount.
- Lift engine about 3/4 inch with suitable lifting equipment.
- Remove shield for propell...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1996-2002 E Class & 2000-06 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS
On 1996-2005 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 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 2006 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 filter ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Roll Bar Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS
The Roll Bar 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 or if warning lamp illuminates while drivi...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp at coolant pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
- Remove viscous fan mounting nut while counterholding pulley socket bolts with suitable wrench. Mounting nut has righthand threads.
- Disconnect fan connector and remove shroud.
- Remove fa...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Center Console Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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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