S 500 Sedan (140.051) V8-5.0L (119.980) (1996)
Hood Latch: Technical Service Bulletins
Hood Latches & Hinges - Lubrication
REF. NO. 00/139
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE: June 1996
SUBJECT:
MODELS 124, 129, 140, 202 AND 210 LUBRICATING HOOD LATCHES AND HINGES
On the above-mentioned models, the engine hood hinges and latches should be lubricated whenever the vehicle receives a maintenance or lubrication
service. Subsequently, a check for free movement of the hood latch safety hook should be performed.
According to the latest edition of the Maintenance System sheet, S-2374-95K, Job no. 8821, lubrication of the hood hinges and latches is performed
every 15,000 miles or every 2 years as part of the Maintenance Service. As a new requirement, this operation should now be performed every 7,500
miles or once a year as part of the vehicles every maintenance or lubrication service.
This maintenance operation interval change should be observed and expedited immediately. This revision will be reflected in respective technical
publications in future updates. Refer to the Factory Approved Service Products booklet for proper lubricant.