The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC, part of the second generation R107 SLC family, represents a distinguished luxury grand tourer coupe. Renowned for Mercedes-Benz's signature engineering excellence, safety, and durability, this model combines a sporty coupe aesthetic with the comfort and refinement expected of the brand. Powered by a 3.8-liter V8 engine featuring Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, the 380 SLC offered a compelling alternative to competitors like the BMW 6 Series and Jaguar XJ-S, embodying a philosophy of combining robust performance with sophisticated luxury. Its robust construction and timeless design have cemented its place as a desirable classic vehicle.
This comprehensive service and repair manual is designed to provide owners, mechanics, and technicians with the detailed information necessary to maintain and repair the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC. It covers a wide array of systems, including the powertrain, drivetrain, suspension, steering, brakes, and electrical systems. The manual details routine maintenance procedures, diagnostic troubleshooting, component inspection, and repair or rebuilding processes for various parts. With a focus on ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of this classic Mercedes-Benz, the manual offers in-depth guidance suitable for both routine upkeep and more complex repair tasks.
This Mercedes 380SLC 1981 Service Repair Manual is intended to aid in determining the cause of vehicle related problems and to provide recommended repair procedures. Additionally the manual is intended to aid mechanics in disassembly, inspecting parts for reuse, rebuilding and assembly of components.
This Mercedes 380SLC 1981 manual contains the following topics:
Inspecting component condition
Inspecting condition of lines and hoses
Inspecting components, lines and hoses
Suspension and body structure inspection
Water leakage and corrosion inspection
Engine oil and filter change
Adjusting valve clearance
Checking valve clearance
Checking and adjusting idle speed
Checking injection timing
Adjusting injection timing
Replacing fuel filter
Replacing fuel prefilter
Cleaning metal reinforced air filter element
Replacing air filter elements
Checking condition and tension of V-belts
Inspecting poly V-belt
Checking intake & exhaust manifold seating
Replacing oxygen sensor
Check spark plugs, replace if necessary
Replacing spark plugs
Checking coolant level & antifreeze protection
Checking cooling & heating system
Replacing coolant
Adjust engine stop, retorque engine mount bolts
Checking clutch disk for wear
Manual transmission oil change
Manualo transmission, checking & correcting oil level
Automatic transmission fluid and filter change
Automatic transmission, checking & correcting fluid level
Transfer case fluid change
Transfer case, checking & correcting fluid level
Clutch system, checking & correcting fluid level
Clutch system, inspect
Inspecting & lubricating throttle linkage
Checking and adjusting idle speed adjuster
Level control, ADS, ASD, 4MATIC, fluid level
Inspecting self-leveling suspension
Front axle, checking & correcting oil level
Checking front axle ball joints
Checking ball joints using special tool
Rear axle oil change
Rear axle, checking & correcting oil level
Rear axle mount, adjusting limiting stop
Inspecting & rotating wheels
Inspecting tires
Correcting tire pressure
Tightening wheel bolts
Inspecting drive shaft flexible coupling
Checking brake fluid level
Inspecting brake lines
Checking brake pads & disk thickness
Inspecting & cleaning brake disks
Inspecting parking brake cable
Adjusting parking brake
Replacing brake fluid
Brake test, parking brake check
Check power steering fluid level
Checking steering play
Retightening steering bolts
Checking fuel system condition
Retightening exhaust flange
Retightening exhaust system connections
Checking & correcting battery fluid level
Checking warning & indicator lamps
Cleaning water drains
Removing and installing engine compartment lower panel
Lubricating door hinges
Lubricating door locks
Hydraulic top, checking & correcting fluid level
Sunroof, clean & grease rails
Soft top, checking locking tabs
Checking & correcting windshield washer fluid level
Cleaning cassete deck tone head
Cleaning antenna mast
Headlamp & exterior lamp inspection
Windshield & headlamp wiper & washer inspection
Replacing windshield wiper blade
Checking & correcting AC refrigerant charge
Replacing dust filter for heating & ventilation
Replacing active charcoal filter
Replacing recirculating air filter
Lubricating folding side mirror
Lubricating hood
Inspecting safety belts
Backrest lock - check operation
Removing & installing lower noise encapsulation panels
Checking body for paint damage
FORMAT: PDF / WINRAR
LANGUAGE: English
Compatibility:Win95/98/ME/XP/vista/7/8/Linux/MAC
Also can be used on any devices that runs IOS / Android
Delivery: Instant Download!!
This Mercedes 380SLC 1981 Service Repair Manual is intended to aid in determining the cause of vehicle related problems and to provide recommended repair procedures. Additionally the manual is intended to aid mechanics in disassembly, inspecting parts for reuse, rebuilding and assembly of components.
This Mercedes 380SLC 1981 manual contains the following topics:
Inspecting component condition
Inspecting condition of lines and hoses
Inspecting components, lines and hoses
Suspension and body structure inspection
Water leakage and corrosion inspection
Engine oil and filter change
Adjusting valve clearance
Checking valve clearance
Checking and adjusting idle speed
Checking injection timing
Adjusting injection timing
Replacing fuel filter
Replacing fuel prefilter
Cleaning metal reinforced air filter element
Replacing air filter elements
Checking condition and tension of V-belts
Inspecting poly V-belt
Checking intake & exhaust manifold seating
Replacing oxygen sensor
Check spark plugs, replace if necessary
Replacing spark plugs
Checking coolant level & antifreeze protection
Checking cooling & heating system
Replacing coolant
Adjust engine stop, retorque engine mount bolts
Checking clutch disk for wear
Manual transmission oil change
Manualo transmission, checking & correcting oil level
Automatic transmission fluid and filter change
Automatic transmission, checking & correcting fluid level
Transfer case fluid change
Transfer case, checking & correcting fluid level
Clutch system, checking & correcting fluid level
Clutch system, inspect
Inspecting & lubricating throttle linkage
Checking and adjusting idle speed adjuster
Level control, ADS, ASD, 4MATIC, fluid level
Inspecting self-leveling suspension
Front axle, checking & correcting oil level
Checking front axle ball joints
Checking ball joints using special tool
Rear axle oil change
Rear axle, checking & correcting oil level
Rear axle mount, adjusting limiting stop
Inspecting & rotating wheels
Inspecting tires
Correcting tire pressure
Tightening wheel bolts
Inspecting drive shaft flexible coupling
Checking brake fluid level
Inspecting brake lines
Checking brake pads & disk thickness
Inspecting & cleaning brake disks
Inspecting parking brake cable
Adjusting parking brake
Replacing brake fluid
Brake test, parking brake check
Check power steering fluid level
Checking steering play
Retightening steering bolts
Checking fuel system condition
Retightening exhaust flange
Retightening exhaust system connections
Checking & correcting battery fluid level
Checking warning & indicator lamps
Cleaning water drains
Removing and installing engine compartment lower panel
Lubricating door hinges
Lubricating door locks
Hydraulic top, checking & correcting fluid level
Sunroof, clean & grease rails
Soft top, checking locking tabs
Checking & correcting windshield washer fluid level
Cleaning cassete deck tone head
Cleaning antenna mast
Headlamp & exterior lamp inspection
Windshield & headlamp wiper & washer inspection
Replacing windshield wiper blade
Checking & correcting AC refrigerant charge
Replacing dust filter for heating & ventilation
Replacing active charcoal filter
Replacing recirculating air filter
Lubricating folding side mirror
Lubricating hood
Inspecting safety belts
Backrest lock - check operation
Removing & installing lower noise encapsulation panels
Checking body for paint damage
FORMAT: PDF / WINRAR
LANGUAGE: English
Compatibility:Win95/98/ME/XP/vista/7/8/Linux/MAC
Also can be used on any devices that runs IOS / Android
Delivery: Instant Download!!
