2003 Passenger Cars
2003 Passenger Cars
2003 Passenger Cars
PLEASE NOTE
SERVICE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR
OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES
AND SYSTEMS CAN BE PERFORMED BY
ANY AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ESTABLISH-
MENT OR INDIVIDUAL USING CERTI-
FIED PARTS.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU
HAVE YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED BY
YOUR AUTHORIZED MERCEDES-BENZ
CENTER WHO IS FULLY EQUIPPED
TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE AND THAT
GENUINE MERCEDES-BENZ PARTS BE
USED.
THE USE OF DEFECTIVE OR NON-
EQUIVALENT PARTS MAY RESULT IN
YOUR EMISSION PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY CLAIM BEING DENIED.
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Vehicle data
Model
Wheels, brakes
4251
Check front brake pads for lining thickness (remove 1 front wheel at A
service)
- - - - Check tires for damage, condition
- - - -
Correct tire inflation pressure
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4654
Check tightening torque of power steering damper hydraulic line fittings
(S-Class: applies to chassis end number 000668 to 137742)
(CL: applies to chassis end number 000652 to 007954)
Engine compartment
0101 Engine oil and filter change
Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary
If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with sepa-
rate work order
8210 Windshield washer system
4210 Brake system
- - - -
Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper opera-
tion
- - - -
Battery, check and correct fluid level; check battery condition using
Midtronics MCR 717 tester
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Trunk
- - - - Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire
- - - - Battery, check battery condition using Midtronics MCR 717 tester
- - - - Battery, check and correct fluid level; check battery condition using
Midtronics MCR 717 tester