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Mercedes Benz Coupes/Sedans/Wagons 1974 – 1984 Chilton Owners Service Repair Manual covers all US and Candian models.Models: 190D (W201) 190E (W201) 230 (W115 and W123) 240D (W115 and W123) 280 and 280C (W114) 280E and 280CE (W123) 280S and 280SE (W116) 300D (W115 and W123) 300CD and 300TD (W123) 300SD (W116 and W126) 380SE 380SEL and 380SEC (W126) 380SL and 380SLC (W107) 450SE 450SEL and 450SEL 6.9 (W116) 450SL and 450SLC (W107) 500SEL and 500SEC (W126)Engines: 2197cc fuel-injected DOHC 4 cylinder diesel (OM601) 2299cc fuel-injected OHC 4 cylinder petrol (M102) 2307cc carburettor OHC 4 cylinder petrol (M115) 2404cc fuel-injected OHC 4 cylinder diesel (OM616) 2746cc carburettor or fuel-injected DOHC 6 cylinder petrol (M110) 2998cc fuel-injected OHC 5 cylinder diesel and turbo-diesel (OM617) 3005cc fuel-injected OHC 5 cylinder diesel (OM617) 3839cc fuel-injected OHC V8 petrol (M116) 4520cc fuel-injected DOHC V8 petrol (M117) 4973cc fuel-injected OHC V8 petrol (M117) 6836cc fuel-injected DOHC V8 petrol (M100)Table of Contents:Introduction: About this manual; Introduction; Vehicle identification numbers; Maintenance techniques tools and working facilities; Buying parts; Jacking and towing; Booster battery (jump) starting; Conversion factors; Automotive chemicals and lubricants; Safety first!; Troubleshooting Tune-up and routine maintenance Engine and overhaul procedures Cooling heating and air-conditioning systems Fuel and exhaust systems Engine electrical systems Emissions control systems Transmission Brakes Suspension and steering systems Body Chassis electrical system Wiring diagramsChilton repair manuals can save you money on maintenance and repair bills. Step-by-step procedures and illustrations guide you through every job from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to complete teardown and rebuild. further data

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