Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Mercedes Benz CL500FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electrical Component Locator: Splices
SPLICES LOCATION
| Component | Component Location |
|---|---|
| Z3 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z3/29 (1) | In left engine harness, at left rear of engine. |
| Z3/29 (2) | In right engine harness, at right rear of engine. |
| Z4/1 | In right interior harness, under rear of center console. |
| Z4/3 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z4/3 (1) | In left interior harness, under rear of left front seat. |
| Z4/4 | In right interior harness, at front of right kick panel. |
| Z6 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z6/1 | In right interior harness, under rear of center console. |
| Z6/6 (1) | In right luggage compartment harness, behind right rear wheelwell. |
| Z6/16 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z6/30 | In right interior harness, under center of center console. |
| Z6/33 (1) | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z6/33 (2) | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z6/33 (4) | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z7/5 | In right interior harness, at front of right kick panel. |
| Z7/21 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z7/32 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z7/36 | In right engine harness, at right side of engine compartment. |
| Z7/40 | In left engine harness, at left side of engine compartment. |
| Z7/49 | In left interior harness, near rear of left kick panel. |
| Z28/1 | In left luggage compartment harness, behind left rear wheelwell. |
| Z28/2 | In left luggage compartment harness, behind left rear wheelwell. |
| Z28/3 | In right luggage compartment harness, behind right rear wheelwell. |
| Z28/4 | In right luggage compartment harness, behind right rear wheelwell. |
| Z28/25 | In right interior harness, under center of center console. |
| Z28/26 | In right interior harness, under center of center console. |
| Z28/35 | In right interior harness, at rear of right kick panel. |
| Z35/1 | In left interior harness, near front of left kick panel. |
| Z35/2 | In left interior harness, near front of left kick panel. |
| Z35/4 | In left interior harness, near rear of left kick panel. |
| Z35/5 | In left interior harness, near rear of left kick panel. |
| Z35/6 | In left interior harness, near rear of left kick panel. |
| Z35/10 | In left interior harness, near front of left kick panel. |
| Z36/1 | In right luggage compartment harness, behind right rear wheelwell. |
| Z36/2 | In right luggage compartment harness, behind right rear wheelwell. |
| Z36/8 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z36/9 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z36/3 | In right engine harness, behind right side of front bumper. |
| Z36/4 | In right engine harness, behind right side of front bumper. |
| Z36/10 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z37/2 | In left interior harness, near front of left kick panel. |
| Z37/3 | In left interior harness, near front of left kick panel. |
| Z37/8 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z37/13 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z37/14 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z81 | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z52/5 (1) | In passenger harness, behind center of dash. |
| Z73 | In right interior harness, at front of right kick panel. |
| Z73 (1) | In right interior harness, at front of right kick panel. |
| Z73/1 | In left interior harness, near front of left kick panel. |
| Z73/1 (1) | In left interior harness, near front of left kick panel. |
| Z73/2 | In right interior harness, at front of right kick panel. |
| Z81/4 | In left interior harness, near front of left kick panel. |
| Z82/3 | In right luggage compartment harness, behind right rear wheelwell. |
| Z87/17 | In left interior harness, near rear of left kick panel. |
| Z87/18 | In left interior harness, near rear of left kick panel. |
| Z88 | In left interior harness, near front of left kick panel. |
| Z89 | In left interior harness, near front of left kick panel. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.