CL 63 AMG C216 V8-6.3L M156 (2008): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Also for this vehicle: CL 500 (140.070) V8-5.0L (119.980) (1999), CL 500 (215.375) V8-5.0L (113.960) (2000), CL 55 AMG (215.373) V8-5.5L (113.982) (2001), CL 55 AMG (215.374) V8-5.5L SC (113.991) (2004), CL 550 (216.371) V8-5.5L (273.961) (2008), CL 550 4MATIC (216.386) V8-5.5L (273.961) (2009), CL 550 4MATIC (216.394) V8-4.7L (278.920) (2011), CL 600 (140.076) V12-6.0L (120.982) (1998), CL 600 (215.376) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.950) (2003), CL 600 (215.378) V12-5.8L (137.970) (2002), CL 600 (216.376) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.953) (2007), CL 63 AMG (216.374) V8-5.5L Turbo (157.980) (2011), CL 65 AMG (215.379) V12-6.0L Turbo (275.980) (2006).

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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
- Engine554 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Engine30 pages
    Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Variable Valve Timing Actuator: › S-05_20-20B › Jan › 09 › Engine - Sporadic Rattling Noises On Engine Start Up2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Variable Valve Timing Actuator: › S-05_20-20B › Jan › 09 › Engine - Sporadic Rattling Noises On Engine Start Up2 3 4 5
    Variable Valve Timing Solenoid › Component Information › Locations › Camshaft Intake Solenoid, Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
  - Compression Check › System Information10 pages
    Specifications › BE01.00-P-1000-01B Compression Pressure2 3 4
    System Diagnosis › AR01.00-P-1200SMG Test Compression Pressure2 3 4 5 6
  - Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods52 pages
    Camshaft Bearing › Component Information › Specifications
    Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications2
    Camshaft, Engine › Component Information25 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Camshaft: › S-05_20-20B › Jan › 09 › Engine - Sporadic Rattling Noises On Engine Start Up2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Camshaft: › S-05_20-20B › Jan › 09 › Engine - Sporadic Rattling Noises On Engine Start Up2 3 4 5
    Testing and Inspection › AR05.20-P-6010-01AMG Inspect Basic Position of Camshaft2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Lifter / Lash Adjuster: › S-05_20-20B › Jan › 09 › Engine - Sporadic Rattling Noises On Engine Start Up2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Lifter / Lash Adjuster: › S-05_20-20B › Jan › 09 › Engine - Sporadic Rattling Noises On Engine Start Up2 3 4 5
    Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › S-05_20-20B › Jan › 09 › Engine - Sporadic Rattling Noises On Engine Start Up2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest: › S-05_20-20B › Jan › 09 › Engine - Sporadic Rattling Noises On Engine Start Up2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Variable Valve Timing Actuator:4 pages
    LI54-30_P-0479102 › Jan › 10 › Instruments - Beep From Instrument Cluster
    LI54-21_P-047601 › Aug › 09 › Instruments - Erratic Illumination/Control Functions2
    P-82_90-618 › Mar › 08 › Audio System - Can't Change Stations/Tracks
    All Other Service Bulletins for Variable Valve Timing Actuator:0 pages
    LI54-30_P-0479102 › Jan › 10 › Instruments - Beep From Instrument Cluster
    LI54-21_P-047601 › Aug › 09 › Instruments - Erratic Illumination/Control Functions
    P-82_90-618 › Mar › 08 › Audio System - Can't Change Stations/Tracks
  - Cylinder Block Assembly47 pages
    Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Specifications › Connecting Rod2
    Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information › Specifications2 3
    Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
    Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications › Crankshaft Main Bearings2 3
    Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Crankshaft Main Bearings2 3
    Cylinder Liner › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
    Piston, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Customer Interest for Piston: › S-18_00-40A › Feb › 09 › Engine - Excessive Oil Comsumption2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Piston: › S-18_00-40A › Feb › 09 › Engine - Excessive Oil Comsumption2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins18 pages
    Customer Interest for Piston Ring: › S-18_00-40A › Feb › 09 › Engine - Excessive Oil Comsumption2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Piston Ring: › S-18_00-40A › Feb › 09 › Engine - Excessive Oil Comsumption2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Cylinder Head Assembly16 pages
    Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
    Valve Cover › Component Information7 pages
    Diagrams2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5
    Valve Spring › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Testing and Inspection › AR05.30-P-4201-01SLR Inspect Valves2
  - Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories21 pages
    Drive Belt › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3
    Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Engine Accessory Bracket › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Engine Accessory Bracket: › 2007080005 › Aug › 07 › Campaign - Power Steering/ABC Pump Bracket Replacement2 3 4 5
    Recalls for Engine Accessory Bracket: › 2007080005 › Aug › 07 › Campaign - Power Steering/ABC Pump Bracket Replacement2 3 4 5
    Engine Mount › Component Information7 pages
    Service Precautions
    Service and Repair › AR22.10-P-1260SX Remove/Install Front Engine Mounts and/or Engine Support2 3 4 5 6
  - Engine Lubrication185 pages
    Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2 3
    Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins24 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest for Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    Engine Oil Drain Plug › Component Information › Tools and Equipment › Oil Drain & Plug Wrench - AST Tool # H 27602
    Engine Oil › Component Information20 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins18 pages
    Customer Interest: › S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Oil:4 pages
    S-68_05-47A › Dec › 08 › Accessories - Can't Program Garage Door Opener2
    S-68_05-74 › Apr › 08 › Garage Door Opener - Range Too Short/Can't Program2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Oil:0 pages
    S-68_05-47A › Dec › 08 › Accessories - Can't Program Garage Door Opener
    S-68_05-74 › Apr › 08 › Garage Door Opener - Range Too Short/Can't Program
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Engine Oil Control Valve › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Oil Cooler, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair › AP18.00-P-0101-06TMG Replace Oil Filter Element, Drain Oil Filter2 3 4
    Oil Filter Housing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins9 pages
    Customer Interest: › S-18_20-43 › May › 09 › Engine - Oil Leak At Oil Filter Housing2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › S-18_20-43 › May › 09 › Engine - Oil Leak At Oil Filter Housing2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Filter Housing: › S-27_60-61J › Nov › 08 › A/T - Harsh 1-2/3-2 And 2-1 Shifts2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Filter Housing: › S-27_60-61J › Nov › 08 › A/T - Harsh 1-2/3-2 And 2-1 Shifts
    Oil Level Warning Indicator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins24 pages
    Customer Interest for Oil Level Warning Indicator:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Oil Level Warning Indicator:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    Oil Level Warning Indicator Control Module › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins28 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Warning Indicator Control Module: › LI32-50_P-048280 › Nov › 09 › Suspension - ABC Suspension Humming/Buzzing Noise2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Warning Indicator Control Module: › LI32-50_P-048280 › Nov › 09 › Suspension - ABC Suspension Humming/Buzzing Noise
    Oil Level Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins26 pages
    Customer Interest:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Sensor:2 pages
    P-91_10-168 › Jun › 08 › Interior - Seat Covers Appear to be Wrinkled
    S-91_18-151 › Mar › 08 › Interior - Seats are Dirty/Stained
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Sensor:0 pages
    P-91_10-168 › Jun › 08 › Interior - Seat Covers Appear to be Wrinkled
    S-91_18-151 › Mar › 08 › Interior - Seats are Dirty/Stained
    Oil Level Sensor For ECM › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    Customer Interest: › S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Sensor For ECM: › S-27_00-102B › Dec › 08 › A/T - Limp Home Mode/Multiple Codes Stored2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Sensor For ECM: › S-27_00-102B › Dec › 08 › A/T - Limp Home Mode/Multiple Codes Stored
    Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications › Oil Pan2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Oil Pump, Engine › Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2 3
    Oil Spray Jet › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Oil Temperature Sensor/Switch, Engine › Component Information › Locations › Oil Sensor (Oil Level, Temperature and Quality)2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Intake Manifold › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Lamps and Indicators - Engine › Oil Level Warning Indicator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins26 pages
    Customer Interest:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Warning Indicator: › P-91_10-160 › May › 08 › Interior/Restraints - Seat Weight Sensor Noise2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Warning Indicator: › P-91_10-160 › May › 08 › Interior/Restraints - Seat Weight Sensor Noise
  - Relays and Modules - Engine › Oil Level Warning Indicator Control Module › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins26 pages
    Customer Interest:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Warning Indicator Control Module: › S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Warning Indicator Control Module: › S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines
  - Seals and Gaskets, Engine11 pages
    Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR03.20-P-3063SMG Replace Rear Crankshaft Radial Sealing Ring2 3 4
    Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR05.30-P-3500AMG Remove/Install Valve Springs and/or Valve Stem Seals2 3 4 5
  - Sensors and Switches - Engine42 pages
    Oil Level Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins24 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Oil Level Sensor:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest for Oil Level Sensor:12 pages
    S-18_00-37F › Jun › 09 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptoms/Diagnostics2 3 4 5 6 7
    S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    Oil Level Sensor For ECM › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins11 pages
    Customer Interest: › S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › S-18-00-37D › Oct › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Level Symptom Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Sensor For ECM: › P-82_10-620 › Mar › 08 › Electrical - Parking Brake - See Owners Manual Message
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Level Sensor For ECM: › P-82_10-620 › Mar › 08 › Electrical - Parking Brake - See Owners Manual Message
    Oil Temperature Sensor/Switch, Engine › Component Information › Locations › Oil Sensor (Oil Level, Temperature and Quality)2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Timing Components51 pages
    Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications2
    Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
    Timing Chain Guide › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Timing Chain Tensioner › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
    Timing Cover › Component Information11 pages
    Specifications › Crankcase, timing case cover, end cover2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Variable Valve Timing31 pages
    Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins11 pages
    Customer Interest: › S-05_20-20B › Jan › 09 › Engine - Sporadic Rattling Noises On Engine Start Up2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › S-05_20-20B › Jan › 09 › Engine - Sporadic Rattling Noises On Engine Start Up2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Variable Valve Timing Actuator: › S-80_00-53 › Jan › 09 › Keyless Entry - Various Malfunctions
    All Other Service Bulletins for Variable Valve Timing Actuator: › S-80_00-53 › Jan › 09 › Keyless Entry - Various Malfunctions
    Variable Valve Timing Solenoid › Component Information › Locations › Camshaft Intake Solenoid, Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
  - Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks31 pages
    Air Cleaner Housing7 pages
    Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Air Filter Restriction Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Locations › Pressure Sensor Downstream of Air Cleaner, Left Cylinder Bank2 3 4 5 6
    Fuel Filter › Component Information5 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › AP47.20-P-0780SX Replace Fuel Filter2 3 4
    Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
    Spark Plug › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications2
    Service and Repair › AP15.10-P-1580SMG Replace Spark Plugs2 3
    Tools and Equipment › Spark Plug Pliers - AST Tool # H 18492
    Compression Check › System Information10 pages
    Specifications › BE01.00-P-1000-01B Compression Pressure2 3 4
    System Diagnosis › AR01.00-P-1200SMG Test Compression Pressure2 3 4 5 6
    Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
  - Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
- Cooling System82 pages
- Exhaust System15 pages
  - Catalytic Converter › Component Information8 pages
    Service Precautions
    Description and Operation › GF07.61-P-3032AMG ME-SFI Catalytic Converter Heating-Up, Function2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Exhaust Manifold › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Exhaust Pipe › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Exhaust System - Exhaust Pipe Chrome Tip Care2
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
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