Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) Owner"s Bible?: 1986-1995

Mercedes-Benz repair manual index:

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

4MATIC 7
Front differential oil level 87
Problems 314
System shut-off 223
Transfer case oil level 87
see also Traction control
ABS 6
see also Brakes
A/C 262
Components 263
extending service life 267
Inaccurate temperature tracking 267
Operation 263
Problems 332
Refrigerant level, checking 114
Air filter 120
Alignment 212
Antenna
Mast, cleaning 61
ASD (automatic locking differential) 8
Fluid, checking, filling 109
ASR (automatic slip control)
see Traction control
Automatic climate control system
A/C
Automatic transmission
Capacities
Maintenance
Transmission

B

Belt
Polyribbed belt
Blade, wiper
Windshield wipers / washers
Body
Colors
1990 metallic 228
1990 single-stage 227
1994 discontinued 229
1994 new 229
1995 metallic 230
1995 single-stage 230
300CE trim / side panel 227
Exterior 3
1990 changes 227
1994 changes 228
1995 changes 229
checking for paint damage 66
corrosion protection 226
primer 226
side panels 227
structure 230
Interior 10
colors 232
comfort 10
maintenance 60
storage 233
upholstery 233
wood trim 232
Problems 332
Repair 235
Sealing 335
Sliding roof rails 65
Structure 4, 325
Water drains, cleaning 63
Brakes
ABS 214
Fluid
checking 110
flush
with ASR 82
without ASR 80
replacing 79
Master cylinder 214
Modification 273
Pads 68
replacing
with fixed caliper 72
with floating caliper 69
Pads and rotors
checking 67
Parking brake
adjusting 78
cables, checking 94
checking 66
Problems 319
Rotors, replacing 75
Technical data 213

C

Capacities
Automatic transmission 93
Cooling system 107
Rear axle 217
Central locking
Networked systems 328
Chassis, suspension
4MATIC 7
ABS 6
ASD (automatic locking differential) 8
ASR (automatic slip control) 8
Modification
brakes 273
Sportline package 271
sway bars 270
Suspension 9
CHECK ENGINE light
Limp home mode 265
Clutch 192
Problems 313
Component locations
Electrical system
Convertible top
Hydraulic fluid, checking, filling 123
Cooling system
Capacities 107
Coolant / antifreeze
changing 107
level, checking, filling 106
Coolant temperature vs. idle speed 261
Problems 312
Cruise control (Tempomat) 260
Applications 259
Will not engage 265
Fuel injection--Throttle control systems

D

Dashboard 10
Differential fluid
Maintenance
Doors
Problems 325
Drive shaft
Flex discs, checking 94
Driveline
Problems 316
Propeller shaft 217
Rear differential 217

E

Electrical system
Bus system 240
Components, engine compartment 247
Fuses
additional 247
1986 - 1992 242
1993 - 1995 243
panel 241
Modules
1986 - 1992 250
1993 - 1995 252
Problems 322, 329
Relays
1986 - 1992 250
1993 - 1995 252
Electronic Accelerator (EA) 262
Control module, replacing 266
Fuel injection--Throttle control systems
Emergency brake
Brakes--Parking brake
Engine
Application information / technical data
6-cylinder engines 127
diesel engines 156
V-8 engine 146
Diesel engines 157
Electrics 311
Intake, exhaust manifolds, catalytic converter 310
Leaky seal housing 307
Lubrication system 312
M103 engine 103
M104 engine 133
M119 engine 147
Modification 273
air filter 273
EPROM chip 273
muffler 273
Mounts 312
Replacement, 300TE to 500E 274
Technical data
Application information /technical data (above)
Timing problems 307
Tips, maintenance, service
6-cylinder engine
head gasket leaks 139
oil changes at shorter intervals 142
oil level sensor, coolant level sensor failure 141
timing chain cover leaks 141
diesel engines
belt tensioner 169
cylinder head / gasket failure (OM602 / OM603 engines) 166
gasket maker 170
injection line tightening 169
oil changes 168
oil filling procedure (OM606 engine) 168
trap oxidizer (OM603 engine) 165
turbo boost pressure 166
vacuum pump (OM602 / OM603 engines) 168
M103 engine
camshaft bearing cap bolt, stripped threads 140
driveability 143
fuel odors 142
valve guide clearance excessive 140
M104 engine ignition harness repairs 142
M119 engine
Electronic Accelerator (EA) fault codes 152
high engine operating temperatures 153
power steering fluid leaks 152
timing chain replacement 153
timing cover oil leaks 152

F

Firing order
6-cylinder engines 127
Diesel engines 156
V-8 engine 146
Fluids and lubricants
Specifications
Fuel filter
Maintenance
Fuel Injection
Air cleaner, air injection, EGR operation problems 310
Application information
diesel 183
injection 172
Engine control module (ECM), replacing 266
Fuel supply
diesel models 175
gasoline models 172
problems 322
CIS-E fuel injection 175
Electronic diesel system (EDS) 183
Electronic fuel injection (LH and HFM) 180
Problems 308
Throttle control systems 259
cruise control (Tempomat) 260
Electronic Accelerator (EA) 262
idle speed control (ISC) 261
Tips, maintenance, service
diesel fuel filter, replacing 189
engine control module (ECM) replacing 189
trap oxidizer reengineered 189
Fuel supply
Fuel injection
Fuses
Electrical system

G

Glow system
Applications 254
Glow light diagnostics 264
Glow plugs
size change 265
testing 264
troubleshooting 264
In cold weather 263
OM602 glow 258
OM603 preglow 258
OM606 glow 259

H

Headlights
Conversion parts 278
Modification 277
H4 harness connector, installing 281
leveling system, installing 284
upgrading 279
upgrading wiring 282
Wiper / washer system, checking, adjusting 61
Heater
A/C
History
1885 - 1940 290
1945 - 1959 292
1960 - 1985 298
HV / A/C
A/C

I

Idle speed control (ISC) 261
Fuel injection--Throttle control systems
Ignition system
Applications 254
EZL 254
EZL / AKR 255
EZL or EZL / AKR module, replacing 263
HFM-SFI 256
Fuel injection--Electronic fuel injection
Spark plugs, checking, replacing
M103 engine 103
M104 engine 104
M119 engine 105
Instruments
Cluster, removing 268
Interior
Body

L

Level control 209
fluid, checking, filling 109
Lubrication service
Maintenance

M

Maintenance
Air filter, replacing 120
Body and interior 60
Body and suspension, checking 90
Engine compartment 96
Engine oil
changing
diesel engines 53
M103 engine 47
M104 engine 49
M119 engine 51
checking 46
Fluids and lubricants 42
4MATIC
fluid, checking and filling 109
front differential oil level, checking, filling 87
transfer case oil level, checking, filling 87
automatic transmission fluid,
filter, changing 91
level, checking, filling 107
manual transmission oil level, checking, filling 85
rear differential
oil, changing 88
oil level, checking, filling 88
Specifications
Fluid lines and hoses, checking 85
Fuel filter
diesel, replacing 119
diesel prefilter, replacing 120
gasoline, replacing 94
Lubrication 45
hood latch 57
table 46
throttle linkage 55
Table 58
Manual transmission
Transmission
Master cylinder
Brakes
Model designations viii
Model year news 11
Modified cars
AMG 287
RENNtech 287
Tuner contact information 288
Modules
Electrical system

O

Oil, changing 88

P

Paint codes
Body--Colors
Parking brake
Brakes
Polyribbed belt
Checking 96
Replacing 96
Purchasing information
After you buy 33
Before you buy 26

Q

Quick reference data
Inside back cover

R

Raising the car 84
Relays
see Electrical system
Rotor
see Brakes

S

Seat belts 5
Seats 233
Problems 333
Spark plugs
see Ignition system
Specifications
Brake 213
Engines
6-cylinder 127
diesel 156
V-8 146
Fluids and lubricants 42
Rear axle ratios, capacities 217
see also Quick reference data on inside back cover
SRS (supplemental restraint system) 5
Steering 215
Fluid
filter, changing 111
level, checking, correcting 111
Play, checking 89
Problems 321
Steering gear mounting bolts, checking torque 89
Sunroof
Problems 327
Suspension 9
Bushings 222
Front 206
ball joint, checking 95
Problems 316
Rear 208
rear axle ratios, capacities 217
Sportline suspension parts 271
Sway bar diameters 270

T

Throttle control systems
Problems 315
Fuel injection
Tires
Checking and rotating 66
Checking tread depth 67
Pressure, checking and correcting 67
Spare tire pressure 122
Traction control
4MATIC 220
ASR 218
Transfer case
Oil level
Maintenance
Transmission
Automatic 194
applications 194
fluid capacities 93
gear / clutch combinations 200
problems 313
service information 204
Manual 192
gear ratios 192
Tips, maintenance, service
diesels and vacuum systems 201
fluid condition 200
major problems 201
repairing leaks 201
service history 200
slipping 202
transmission control 203
Trim, interior
Body--Interior

V

Ventilation
Filter, replacing 115

W

Warnings, cautions v
Wheel bearings 222
Wheels, alignment 212
Problems 319
Windshield wipers / washers
Fluid level, checking and correcting 114
Nozzles, checking and adjusting 62
Rear window washer fluid, checking, correcting 122
Wiper blade insert, replacing 62