🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Product Name:

Mercedes-Benz Disassembly & Assembly Assistant

Product Version:

2003

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

Mercedes-Benz owners, independent repair shops, and DIY enthusiasts working on specific models within the specified range.

Unique Selling Proposition:

Visual and textual guidance for disassembly and assembly, offering a practical, step-by-step approach often missing in purely text-based manuals. Video format enhances understanding of complex procedures.

Features:

Graphical representation (video), textual descriptions, model-specific coverage, focus on procedure and adjustment.

📋 Manual Details

Covered Models:

SL Class (W129, W230), CL Class (W215), C Class (W203, C Class Sports Coupe W203), E Class (W210, W211), S Class (W220), M Class (W163), G Class (W463), CLK Class (W209), Maybach (W240)

Year Limitation:

Information provided up to the 2003 model year.

Disclaimer:

Not all sections listed are covered for every model. Users are advised to inquire for specific vehicle coverage.

Estimated Pages:

Not specified, but described as Flash-based multimedia content.

Type:

Disassembly and Assembly Assistant / Video Guide

Language:

English

Format:

Flash-based multimedia (likely CD-ROM or digital download).

📖 Manual Coverage

General Systems:

Bodywork, Interior Components, Exterior Trim, Lighting, and some Mechanical/Electrical features pertinent to disassembly/assembly.

Core Procedures:

Disassembly, Assembly, Gap Adjustment, Technical Details during Repair.

Depth:

Focuses on the physical procedures for removing, installing, and adjusting various components. Not a diagnostic or full repair manual, but essential for component-level work.

Detailed Components:

Mirrors (Exterior, Interior Rearview), Door moldings, Door panels, Door adjustment, Console (Center, Front, Rear, Lower), Seats (Front, Rear), Bumpers (Front, Rear Bumper Strips), Dashboards, Headliners, C Pillars, B Pillars, Headlamps, Hoods, Glove Boxes, Soft Tops, Panoramic Sliding Roofs, Door Foils, Door Speakers, Air Bags, Window Adjustments, Rear Window Adjustments, Mirror Glass, Turn Signals, COMAND Systems, Vents, Overhead Control Panels, Brake Lights, Audio Units, Instrument Clusters, Center Vent Assemblies, Dash Removal, Headlight Surrounds, Headlight Removal, Wheel Skirt Flares, Grille Compartments, Turn Signals, Wood Trim, Door Handles, A-Pillars, Dome Lamps.

Sl-Class W129:

Interior, Soft Top, Hood, Fender, Door, Mirror, Doors, Seats/SRS, Rear Compartment.

Sl-Class W230:

Door Panel, Door Foil & Trim, Door Speaker & Air Bag, Window Adjustment, Glove Box, Rear Window Adjustment, Mirror Glass & Turn Signal, Rearview Mirror, Dashboard, COMAND & Vent.

Cl-Class W215:

Exterior Mirror, Door Molding, Door Panel, Door Adjustment, Center Console, Assist Handle.

C-Class Coupe W203:

Panoramic Sliding Roof.

E-Class W210:

Doors, Interior, Sliding Roof, Electrical, Seats/SRS, Lighting System, Exterior Mirror.

E-Class W211:

Door Panel, Overhead Control Panels, Brake Light, Center Console, Audio Unit & Control Panel, Instrument Cluster, Center Vent Assembly, Dashboard.

S-Class W220:

Door Molding, Door Panel, Exterior Mirrors, Rear A/C, Dashboard, Front Bumper Strip, Rear Bumper Strip, Headlight Washer Nozzle.

M-Class W163:

Lighting System, Doors, Interior, Hood, Fender, Door, Mirror.

G-Class W463:

Dash Removal, Headlight Surround, Headlight Removal, Wheel Skirt Flare, Grill Compartment, Turn Signal, Wood Trim.

C-Class W203:

Front Bumper, Door Panel, Radio, Headlamp Assembly, Hood Release Cable, Dashboard, Exterior Rearview Mirror, Center Console, Bumper Strips.

Clk-Class W209:

Door Panel, Door Handle, Dashboard, Center Console, Air Bag, A-Pillars, COMAND.

Maybach W240:

Doors, Mirrors, Front Seat, Front Console, Dashboard, Rear Seat, Rear Console, Lower Console, Rear Top, Front Top, B-Pillar, C-Pillar, Dome Lamp, Headliner.

📊 Manual Specifications

Media Type:

Digital Media (likely CD-ROM for 2003 product).

Quality:

N/A (Digital multimedia content).

Binding:

N/A (Digital multimedia content).

Paper:

N/A (Digital multimedia content).

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Model Variability:

The manual covers multiple models which have a wide range of engines (e.g., M112, M113, M119, M137, M271, M275, OM611, OM612, OM647, etc.). Specific engine details are not provided for the manual itself but are inherent to the vehicles it covers.

Performance Context:

Performance metrics are vehicle-specific, not directly detailed by the manual. The manual aids in tasks that might affect performance if done incorrectly, such as door adjustments affecting aerodynamics or component installations.

Fuel System Context:

Not directly covered, beyond components that might be accessed during disassembly (e.g., fuel filler cap area, some under-dash components).

🔧 Transmission

Transmission Types:

Covers vehicles equipped with various automatic transmissions (e.g., 722.6, 722.9) and manual transmissions, depending on the specific model and its original configuration.

Optional Transmissions:

Not applicable as the manual covers existing vehicle configurations.

Transmission Features Context:

No direct coverage of transmission internal repair. May cover external components like shifters or linkage access if related to interior disassembly.

📐 Dimensions

Model Variability:

The manual supports vehicles with vastly different exterior dimensions, from the compact C-Class Coupe (W203) to the larger S-Class (W220) and G-Class (W463).

Interior Aspects:

Coverage includes interior components like seats, consoles, dashboards, and door panels, directly relating to the spatial layout and construction of the vehicle interiors.

Cargo Aspects:

May indirectly relate to trunk or rear compartment disassembly procedures if applicable to the covered models.

Weight Context:

Not directly specified, but crucial for safe handling during disassembly and reassembly of components.

🛡️ Safety Features

Safety Rating Context:

The manual covers vehicles that have achieved various safety ratings (e.g., NHTSA, Euro NCAP) for their respective years. Procedures are presented with the assumption of safety protocols being followed.

Active Safety Context:

May include procedures for disassembling/reassembling components related to active safety systems (e.g., sensors for stability control if integrated into bumpers or doors), but not the system's function or diagnosis.

Passive Safety Coverage:

Directly covers procedures for components like Airbags (e.g., C-Class W203, CLK W209, Maybach W240), seat restraints, and the structural elements of pillars (B, C). Extreme care and specific safety precautions are implied for these systems.

💡 Technology Features

Infotainment Coverage:

Includes procedures for accessing and potentially removing infotainment components like COMAND systems (W230, W209) and radios/audio units (W203).

Driver Assistance Context:

May cover access to sensors or actuators related to driver assistance systems if they are integrated into the body panels, bumpers, or doors being worked on.

Connectivity Context:

Not directly addressed, but access to wiring harnesses and connectors associated with various electronic modules is a byproduct of disassembly procedures.

🔧 Maintenance

Interval Context:

While not a standard maintenance schedule, correct disassembly and reassembly are crucial for maintaining the integrity of components subject to wear and tear, indirectly impacting long-term serviceability.

Fluid Context:

Not directly covered, as this is not a fluids or mechanical repair manual. However, access to fluid reservoirs or lines might be part of a disassembly procedure.

Issue Context:

The manual demonstrates the correct procedures to avoid common issues arising from incorrect disassembly or reassembly, such as misaligned panels, damaged clips, or improperly sealed components.

📚 Vehicle History

Brand Context:

Represents Mercedes-Benz's commitment to providing detailed technical information for its diverse range of luxury vehicles.

Model Evolution Context:

Covers multiple generations and platforms (W129 to W240) showcasing the evolution of Mercedes-Benz design and engineering up to the early 2000s.

Production Years Covered:

The manual's information is relevant for vehicles manufactured up to and including the 2003 model year, reflecting production runs of the listed chassis codes during that era.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Award Context:

The manual itself does not receive awards, but it is a tool that supports the maintenance and upkeep of vehicles that have historically received numerous automotive awards for design, engineering, and luxury.