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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 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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 S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Receiver, Replace -> CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 & S600 -> CLK55, CLK320, CLK430, E55, E320 & E430 -> ML55, ML320 & ML430 -> SL500 & SL600 -> SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 & S600
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove bottom engine compartment paneling.
- Disconnect pressure and temperature sensors.
- Remove mounting bolts and lines. Plug or cap lines and openings.
- Remove mounting nuts and receiver with tensioning strap.
- Remove tensioning mounting strap.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following
- Install new O-rings lubricated with suitable compressor oil.
- Torque lines to 88 inch lbs.
CLK55, CLK320, CLK430, E55, E320 & E430
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Less ESP -> With ESP
Vehicle: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 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 S430 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Component Locations -> S320, SL320, S420, S430, S500, S600, SL500, SL600 & 1993-92 300SE, 300SL, 400SE, 400SEL, 500SEC, 500SEL, 500SL, 600SEC, 600SEL & 600SL
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 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 S430 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 S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Control Module -> Sensor
Vehicle: 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 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 S430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and sound insulator panels.
- Remove starter bolts.
- Remove protective cap and disconnect connector for circuit 30 (B+) on starter.
- Disconnect connect...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mercedes-Benz -> 1996-2002 E Class & 2000-06 CL & S Class
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 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 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Brake Assist System (BAS)/Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Or Brake Assist System (BAS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS)/Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) or Brake Assist System (BAS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 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 has come on while driving the vehicle, a fault in the BAS, ASR or ESP h...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 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 S430 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 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 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Right Rear Door Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Dashboard Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most MERCEDES-BENZ S430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Noise from the Area of the Steering System / Power Steering Pump Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4.3 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: RECALL: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicle: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4matic 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ S430 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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