300SL R129 L6-3.0L M104 (1991): Body and Frame

Also for this vehicle: 300CD (123.153) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1982), 300CE (124.050) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1989), 300CE (124.051) L6-3.0L (104.980) (1990), 300CE (124.052) L6-3.2L (104.992) (1993), 300D (123.133) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1984), 300D (124.128) L5-2.5L DSL Turbo (602.962) (1991), 300D (124.133) L6-3.0L DSL Turbo (603.960) (1987), 300E (124.026) L6-2.6L (103.940) (1990), 300E (124.030) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1986), 300E (124.032) L6-3.2L (104.992) (1993), 300E 4MATIC (124.230) L6-3.0L (103.985) (1990), 300SD (126.120) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.951) (1982), 300SD (140.134) L6-3.5L DSL Turbo (603.971) (1993), 300SDL (126.125) L6-3.0L DSL Turbo (603.961) (1987), 300SE (126.024) L6-3.0L (103.981) (1989), 300SE (140.032) L6-3.2L (104.990) (1992), 300SEL (126.025) L6-3.0L (103.981) (1988), 300TD (123.193) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1984), 300TE (124.090) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1989), 300TE 4MATIC (124.290) L6-3.0L (103.985) (1991), 350SDL (126.135) L6-3.5L DSL Turbo (603.970) (1990), 380SEC (126.043) V8-3.8L (116.963) (1982), 380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
- Body Control Systems › Body Control Module › Component Information › Locations
- Bumper4 pages
  - Front Bumper › System Information › Service and Repair › Remove/Install Front Bumper2
  - Rear Bumper › System Information › Service and Repair › Remove/Install Rear Bumper2
- Doors, Hood and Trunk59 pages
- Exterior Moulding / Trim7 pages
- Fender4 pages
  - Front Fender › Front Fender Liner › System Information › Service and Repair › Remove/Install Inner Fender In Front Fender2
  - Rear Fender › Rear Fender Liner › System Information › Service and Repair › Remove/Install Inner Fender In Rear Fender2
- Frame › Trailer Hitch › Component Information6 pages
  - Service Precautions2
  - Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
- Grille › Component Information › Service and Repair › Remove/Install Radiator Grill2
- Interior Moulding / Trim37 pages
  - Accessory Compartment › Accessory Compartment Lock Actuator › Component Information4 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › Glove Box/Spectacles Compartment2 3
  - Arm Rest › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Interior Trim - Driver's Seat Armrest Modified
  - Ash Tray › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Cargo Cover › Cargo Cover Lock Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Carpet › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Interior - Floor Mat Safety Information
  - Console › Console Lock Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Dashboard / Instrument Panel › Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information4 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Front Passenger Door Airbag - Activation/Deactivation2
    Service and Repair › AR91.60-P-0001G Deactivating Passenger Airbag When Using A Reboard Child Seat2
  - Glove Compartment › Glove Compartment Lock Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5
  - Headliner › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Map Pocket › Map Pocket Lock Actuator › Component Information3 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › Front Pocket Actuator2
  - Rear Shelf › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Scuff Plate › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Trim Panel › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7
- Locks24 pages
  - Keyless Entry9 pages
    Keyless Entry Module › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Keyless Entry Receiver › Component Information4 pages
    Description and Operation2
    Service and Repair › Front Door IR Receiver2
    Keyless Entry Transmitter › Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery: › S-80_00-53 › Jan › 09 › Keyless Entry - Various Malfunctions
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery: › S-80_00-53 › Jan › 09 › Keyless Entry - Various Malfunctions
  - Power Locks10 pages
    Power Door Lock Actuator › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Adjusting Left Front Door Actuator Linkage
    Testing and Inspection › Checking Electrical Function2 3 4 5
    Power Door Lock Switch › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4
  - Vacuum Pump, Locks › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
- Mirrors › Power Mirror Control Module › Component Information › Locations
- Paint, Striping and Decals › Paint › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins39 pages
  - Paint/Body - MBUSA Approved Refinishing Products Update2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Technical Service Bulletins for Paint:29 pages
    S-98_00-13R › Mar › 10 › Paint/Body - MBUSA Approved Refinishing Products Update2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    S-98_30-22 › Feb › 08 › Paint - Adhesive Residue Removal
    S-SI-98_013C › Jun › 97 › Paint - Warranty and Updated Supplier Information2 3 4 5 6 7
    98_048 › Mar › 95 › Engine - Caution Prior to Degreasing2
    98_034 › Jun › 91 › Body - Refinishing Plastic Panels2 3
    98_035 › Jun › 91 › Paint/Exterior Finishes - Production Changes2
    98-008 › May › 91 › Body - Plastic Components Production Color Changes
    98_028 › Jun › 90 › Paint - MS Filler Introduction2 3
- Pneumatic System, Accessories › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins11 pages
  - Body and Frame - Test Cables for Diagnostics
  - Technical Service Bulletins for Pneumatic System:10 pages
    DDAF80_20-U-4010A › May › 97 › Central Locking System Inoperative Below Freezing
    DDAF80_20-U-6094A › May › 97 › Drivers Lock Inoperative From Passenger Door/Trunk
    DDAF80_20-U-6090A › Apr › 97 › Central Locking System Engages Without Actuation2 3 4 5
    DDAF80_20-U-6093A › Apr › 97 › After Repairs Central Locking System is Inoperative
    DDAF80_20-U-6091A › Apr › 97 › Central Locking System Operates Without Actuation
    58_058 › Dec › 92 › Body and Frame - Test Cables for Diagnostics
- Relays and Modules - Body and Frame35 pages
  - Convertible Top Control Module › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Convertible/Roll Bar - Hydraulic Unit Modifications2 3 4 5 6
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Convertible Top Hydraulic Control Unit › Component Information10 pages
    Locations2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Convertible Top Relay › Component Information › Locations
  - Keyless Entry Module › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Power Mirror Control Module › Component Information › Locations
  - Roll Bar Control Module › Component Information9 pages
    Locations2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Remove/Install Soft Top Control Module2 3 4
  - Seat Heater Control Module › Component Information › Locations
- Roll Bar38 pages
  - Rear Axle Switch/Sensor (For Roll Bar) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Rear Axle Switch/Sensor (For Roll Bar):6 pages
    DDAF91_50-U-6100BA › Mar › 98 › Roll-Over Bar Goes Up When Vehicle is Accelerated
    58_058 › Dec › 92 › Body and Frame - Test Cables for Diagnostics
    CMP90_0731 › Aug › 90 › Campaign - Rear Axle Roll Bar Switch Adjustment2 3 4
    Recalls: › CMP90_0731 › Aug › 90 › Campaign - Rear Axle Roll Bar Switch Adjustment2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Rear Axle Switch/Sensor (For Roll Bar):2 pages
    DDAF91_50-U-6100BA › Mar › 98 › Roll-Over Bar Goes Up When Vehicle is Accelerated
    58_058 › Dec › 92 › Body and Frame - Test Cables for Diagnostics
  - Roll Bar Control Module › Component Information9 pages
    Locations2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Remove/Install Soft Top Control Module2 3 4
  - Roll Bar Control Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
  - Roll Bar Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Roll Bar Hydraulic Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
  - Roll Bar Hydraulic Valve Block › Component Information6 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › Remove/Install Valve Block2 3 4 5
  - Roll Bar Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Roll Bar Position Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Roll Bar Triggering Solenoid › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Roof and Associated Components171 pages
  - Convertible Top155 pages
    Convertible Top Canvas › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…46
    Convertible Top Control Module › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Convertible/Roll Bar - Hydraulic Unit Modifications2 3 4 5 6
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
    Convertible Top Deck Lid Components20 pages
    Convertible Top Deck Lid › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Convertible Top Deck Lid Position Switch / Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Convertible Top Deck Lid Strut › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Convertible Top Hydraulic Control Unit › Component Information10 pages
    Locations2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder › Component Information27 pages
    Locations
    Service and Repair › Removal & Installation of Hydraulic Cylinder For Soft Top Bow2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…26
    Convertible Top Latch › Component Information8 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › 77-320 Remove/Install Center Catches, Left and Right2 3 4 5 6 7
    Convertible Top Latch Actuator › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal & Installation of Hydraulic Cylinders For Rear Catches2 3
    Convertible Top Position Sensor / Switch › Component Information27 pages
    Adjustments › 77-435 Remove/Install, Adjust Limit Switch, Cloth Holding Brace Up Position2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Convertible Top Pump › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Convertible/Roll Bar - Hydraulic Unit Modifications
    Convertible Top Relay › Component Information › Locations
    Convertible Top Weatherstrip › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Water Enters at Seal Between A-Pillar and Soft Top2
  - Hard Top16 pages
    Hard Top Moulding / Trim › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR68.30-P-4370C Remove/Install Paneling on Glass Roof2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Hard Top Weatherstrip › Component Information › Service and Repair2
- Seats152 pages
  - Diagnostic Connector - Seat › Component Information › Diagrams2
  - Head Rest › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Power Seat Drive Gear › Component Information27 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Noise When Moving Seat Forward or Backward2
    Service and Repair › 91-122 Remove/Install Gear With Spindle For Forward/Backward Seat Adjustment Mechanism2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…25
  - Power Seat Motor › Component Information17 pages
    Locations2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Power Seat Motor Position Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Power Seat Switch › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Seat Switch - Wood Panel Clips Availability
  - Seat Back › Component Information › Service and Repair › 91-060 Remove/Install Covering on Side of Backrest Frame2 3 4 5 6
  - Seat Bottom › Seat Bottom Frame › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Seat Cover › Component Information21 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Seat Cover:4 pages
    S-91_18-151 › Mar › 08 › Interior - Seats are Dirty/Stained
    DDAF91_18-U-2002A › Apr › 97 › Dye transfer From Seat Leather to Clothing
    91_018 › Sep › 89 › Seat Cover - (Leather) Re-Dying Process2
    Customer Interest: › S-91_18-151 › Mar › 08 › Interior - Seats are Dirty/Stained
    All Other Service Bulletins for Seat Cover:3 pages
    DDAF91_18-U-2002A › Apr › 97 › Dye transfer From Seat Leather to Clothing
    91_018 › Sep › 89 › Seat Cover - (Leather) Re-Dying Process2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Seat Cushion › Component Information › Service and Repair › Converting Mount At Front of Front Seat Cushion2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Seat Heater › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
  - Seat Heater Control Module › Component Information › Locations
  - Seat Latch › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…28
  - Seat Latch Cable › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Seat Track › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
- Sensors and Switches - Body and Frame61 pages
  - Convertible Top Deck Lid Position Switch / Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Convertible Top Position Sensor / Switch › Component Information27 pages
    Adjustments › 77-435 Remove/Install, Adjust Limit Switch, Cloth Holding Brace Up Position2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
  - Power Door Lock Switch › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4
  - Power Seat Motor Position Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Power Seat Switch › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Seat Switch - Wood Panel Clips Availability
  - Power Trunk / Liftgate Lock Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Rear Axle Switch/Sensor (For Roll Bar) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Rear Axle Switch/Sensor (For Roll Bar):6 pages
    DDAF91_50-U-6100BA › Mar › 98 › Roll-Over Bar Goes Up When Vehicle is Accelerated
    58_058 › Dec › 92 › Body and Frame - Test Cables for Diagnostics
    CMP90_0731 › Aug › 90 › Campaign - Rear Axle Roll Bar Switch Adjustment2 3 4
    Recalls: › CMP90_0731 › Aug › 90 › Campaign - Rear Axle Roll Bar Switch Adjustment2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Rear Axle Switch/Sensor (For Roll Bar):2 pages
    DDAF91_50-U-6100BA › Mar › 98 › Roll-Over Bar Goes Up When Vehicle is Accelerated
    58_058 › Dec › 92 › Body and Frame - Test Cables for Diagnostics
  - Roll Bar Control Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
  - Roll Bar Position Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Splash Guard › Component Information › Service and Repair2
- Weatherstrip8 pages
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections