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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 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
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove twelve-point collared nut from rear axle shaft.
- Remove rear wheel.
- Remove right muffler.
- Remove exhaust pipe at flange.
- Remove rear axle shafts from connecting flange To prevent wheel bearing damage vehicle must not be moved on its wheels with rear axle shaft removed. Bring rear axle shaft into a position which is roughly horizontal, push together and remove downwards at an angle from connecting flange.
- Pull rear a...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed STAR DIAGNOSIS scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed STAR DIAGNOSIS scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wiring broken inside insulation.
- Poor connection between male and female terminal at connector.
- Poor terminal to wire connect...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine trim panel.
- Remove engine compartment paneling.
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove plastic cover over right headlamp.
- Remove radiator crossmember.
- Unclip coolant hose from fan shroud.
- Remove left and right air intake air ducts to air filter.
- Remove fan shroud clamps from radiator.
- Remove bolts from fan shroud brackets.
- Disconnect electrical connector from fan shroud, then remove and discard cable tie.
- Disconnect and ATF oil lines from radiator, plug lines and fittings.
- Remove coolant line bracket under fan shroud.
- Unhook fan shr...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 2003-09 SL Class
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS
On 2003-05 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 models, under normal op...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
Mercedes-Benz -> Adaptive Dampening System (ADS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS
The Adaptive Dampening System (ADS) 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 ADS has been detected. While the fault i...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 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 to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove front engine cover.
- Remove left and right air intake air ducts to air filter.
- Remove bolts from fan shroud brackets.
- Disconnect electrical connector from fan shroud, then remove and discard cable tie.
- Disconnect and ATF oil lines from radiator, plug lines and fittings.
- Unhook fan shroud from radiator supports and...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Maintenance Systems Overview Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 5.5 V12 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 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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