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MERCEDES-BENZ 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 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Sensor, Replace -> CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 & S600 -> E55, E320 & E430 -> Evaporator Pressure -> Evaporator Temperature -> Front -> Heater Core Temperature -> In-Vehicle Air Temperature -> ML55, ML320 & ML430 -> Multifunction -> Outside Air Temperature -> Rear -> SL500 & SL600 -> Smog -> Sun
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS
Evaporator Pressure
CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 & S600
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Disconnect sensor connector.
- Remove refrigerant pressure sensor.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Install new O-rings lubricated with suitable compressor oil.
- Torque sensor to 106 inch lbs.
Evaporator Temperature
CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 & S600
Front
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Disconnect sensor connector.
- Remove refrigerant...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks from 1990+.
MERCEDES-BENZ, POWER BRAKES -> POWER BRAKE UNIT REPLACEMENT
Vehicle: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300E 2.6 2.6 L6 GAS
On Models Equipped With Anti-Lock Brake Systems, Refer To "Anti-Lock Brake Systems."
- Disable airbag system as described in "Airbag System Disarming."
- On vehicles with manual transmission, disconnect hose and move toward master cylinder.
- On all mode...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ 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: 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 5.0 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 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E550 5.5 V8 GAS
- Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
- Empty rear air springs using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
- Remove twelve-point nut from rear axle shaft.
- Remove rear wheel.
- Remove brake pads on rear axle. Hang the floating caliper up with a hook to relieve the strain on the brake hose.
- Detach rear brake cable. Only detach in the case of an automatic cable slack adjuster.
- Detach link rod of torsion bar from wheel carrier.
- Raise wheel carrier using transmission jack and transmission platform until axle shaft is roughly horizontal.
- Detach torque strut from wheel carrier.
- Detach camber strut from ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML63 AMG 6.3 V8 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 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and lower sound insulator panels.
- Remove bolts and center exhaust system bracket.
- Support exhaust system.
- Disconnect catalytic converters from exhaust manifold.
- Remove bolts and exhaust system bracket from transmission.
- Remove bolts and rear rubber brackets for rear mufflers.
- Remove exhaust system from vehicle.
- Raise and support engine, using suitable lifting equipment.
- Remove bolts and right engine mount with head shi...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1994-99 S Class
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 6.0 V12 GAS
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.
- Open the hood.
- Pull the up cowl seal.
- Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the main air flap actuators.
- Lift up the air plenum housing.
- Turn the windshield heating thermal valve counterclockwise to disengage.
- Lift the outside temperature sensor upward and pos...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2000-09 CL Class -> Description -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 5.8 V12 GAS
Description
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 message in the multifunction display.
The Run Flat Indicator may function in a restricted manner or with a delay if: snow chains are mounted to the vehicle; winter road conditions prevail; you are driving on a loose surface (e.g. sand or gra...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SD 3.4 L6 DIESEL
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp on cylinder head and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp on heat exchanger return pipe a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E55 AMG 5.5 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 MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Cargo Compartment Diagram for 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R320 CDI 3.0 V6 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 Exterior, Left Front Diagram for 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 4matic 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ S420 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: MOISTURE IN ADDITIONAL TURN SIGNAL LAMP(S) IN REARVIEW MIRRORS - REVISED Vehicle: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR Mclaren 5.5 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: TECHNICIANS USING STAR DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS DURING A ROAD TEST Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK32 AMG 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most MERCEDES-BENZ 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 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 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 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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