Mercedes SL Class R231 Workshop Repair and Service Manual PDF 2012-2016

Mercedes SL Class R231 Roadster Repair and Workshop Repair and Service Manual PDF

This Mercedes SL Class R231 workshop repair manual PDF covers the R231 SL roadster built from 2012 to 2016. It contains 2,863 Mercedes-Benz dealer documents on 7,050 pages, with 936 repair procedures, 531 function descriptions and 675 circuit diagrams for the V6, V8 and V12 engines, the vario roof, Active Body Control and the driver assistance systems.

Model:
Mercedes-Benz SL Class, series R231 roadster: SL 350, SL 400, SL 500 (SL 550 in the USA), SL 63 AMG and SL 65 AMG

Engines:
Petrol, Gasoline
M276 3.5 litre V6, SL 350
M276 3.0 litre biturbo V6, SL 400
M278 4.7 litre biturbo V8, SL 500 and SL 550
M157 5.5 litre AMG biturbo V8, SL 63 AMG
M279 6.0 litre AMG biturbo V12, SL 65 AMG

Transmissions:
722.9 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic
725.0 9G-TRONIC automatic

Years: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

Format: PDF

Languages: English

Left and right hand drive covered.

Compatibility:
Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS + All Tablets & Phones. The PDF is 104 MB. Save it once over Wi-Fi and use it offline afterwards.

CONTENTS:
Service: maintenance, laying up, jacking up and towing.- Engine: removal, cylinder heads, crankcase, pistons, crankshaft, timing chains and camshaft adjustment.- Fuel injection: gasoline direct injection, fuel rail and injectors.- Air and exhaust: turbochargers, charge air cooling, EGR and catalytic converters.- Engine electrics: ignition, starter, alternator and ECO start/stop.- Lubrication and cooling: oil pump, oil cooler, coolant pump, radiator and fan.- Drivetrain: 7G-TRONIC PLUS and 9G-TRONIC automatics, torque converter and propeller shaft.- Suspension: Active Body Control and adaptive damping.- Axles and wheels: front and rear axles, alignment and tire pressure monitoring.- Brakes: ABS, ESP and Adaptive Brake.- Steering: steering column adjustment and electrical steering.- Electrics: batteries, fuse boxes, control units, instrument cluster, parking assist and cameras.- Assistance: DISTRONIC PLUS, Night View Assist and Blind Spot Assist.- Roof: vario roof, MAGIC SKY CONTROL, hardtop and wind deflector.- Comfort: KEYLESS-GO, COMAND, sound system, AIRSCARF and climate control.- Body: panels, doors, glass, seats, belts, roll-over bar, airbags and paintwork.- And Much More…

Special Features:
7,050 pages from the Mercedes-Benz dealer documentation for the R231
2,863 documents in 45 system groups
936 repair procedures and 531 function descriptions
675 circuit diagrams with component legends
184 special tool sheets and 69 tightening torque tables
3,712 bookmarks and clickable contents pages
Searchable text to jump to any component or fault

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Mercedes SL Class R231 SL 65 AMG Coolant Expansion Reservoir PDF Download

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SL 400 covered in this R231 service manual?
Yes. The SL 400 is listed with the 3.0 litre M276 biturbo V6, alongside the SL 350 with the 3.5 litre M276.

Does the R231 manual show the speaker layout?
Yes. The loudspeaker locations are shown on the car, including the door speakers and tweeters, the footwell woofers and the rear speakers, with the antenna amplifiers.

Is the SL 65 AMG V12 documented?
Yes. The SL 65 AMG is listed with the M279 biturbo V12, and cooling system work such as the coolant expansion reservoir is shown for engine 279 in model 231.

Does the SL R231 PDF cover Night View Assist and DISTRONIC PLUS?
Yes. Night View Assist, DISTRONIC PLUS, Blind Spot Assist and the parking systems all have function descriptions and repair documents.

Is the R231 SL also sold as workshop software?
Yes. If you are looking for the Professional Workshop Manual Software for this manual, see the Mercedes SL Class R231 professional workshop manual software. Earlier SL generations are in the Mercedes SL Class workshop manual range.