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.
2002 Mercedes Benz S430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Model Identification
NOTE:
Diagnostic information applies to 2001-02 models with 4.3L, 5.0L and 5.5L engine (No. 113), equipped with Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI). Diagnostic information in this article does not apply to all models with engine number 113. For diagnostic information availability, see MODEL IDENTIFICATION (2001-02)
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION (2001-02)
| Model | Chassis/Model Number | Engine Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | |||||||
| CL500 (1) | 215.375 | 113.960 | |||||
| CL55 (1) | 215.373 | 113.982 | |||||
| CLK430 (Coupe) | 208.370 | 113.943 | |||||
| CLK430 (Cabriolet) | 208.470 | 113.943 | |||||
| CLK55 | 208.374 | 113.984 | |||||
| E430 | 210.070 | 113.940 | |||||
| E430 (4-Matic) | 210.083 | 113.940 | |||||
| E55 | 210.074 | 113.980 | |||||
| ML430 | 163.172 | 113.942 | |||||
| ML55 (1) | 163.174 | 113.981 | |||||
| S430 | 220.170 | 113.941 | |||||
| S500 | 220.175 | 113.960 | |||||
| S55 (1) | 220.173 | 113.982 | |||||
| SL500 | 129.068 | 113.961 | |||||
| 2002 | |||||||
| CL500 (1) | 215.375 | 113.960 | |||||
| CL55 (1) | 215.373 | 113.982 | |||||
| CLK430 (Coupe) | 208.370 | 113.943 | |||||
| CLK430 (Cabriolet) | 208.470 | 113.943 | |||||
| CLK55 (Coupe) | 208.374 | 113.984 | |||||
| CLK55 (Cabriolet) | 208.474 | 113.984 | |||||
| E430 | 210.070 | 113.940 | |||||
| E430 (4-Matic) | 210.083 | 113.940 | |||||
| E55 | 210.074 | 113.980 | |||||
| G500 (2) | 463.249 | 113.962 | |||||
| ML500 (1) | 163.175 | 113.945 | |||||
| ML55 (1) | 163.174 | 113.981 | |||||
| S430 | 220.170 | 113.941 | |||||
| S500 | 220.175 | 113.960 | |||||
| S55 (1) | 220.173 | 113.982 | |||||
| SL500 | 129.068 | 113.961 | |||||
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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.