2005 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR MANUAL

After I disconnected my battery (neg first, then pos) and either worked on a item or when I changed out the battery, then when everything is done (new battery installed or worked on a component) re-connected and did not lose any info. Then plugged in the ends to my deWalt 12v XRP battery from my drill (make sure which is + and - the most forward terminal is + on deWalt batteries) turned the key to the first notch and plugged in to my lighter (the lighter is a switched device and the circuit is cut if the key is out). center one (pointing the >| on the diode towards the cig lighter) and crimped a standard female connector on each end of the 2' leads and expanded them a bit with a screw driver. Got an old 12V accessory plug, soldered a diode in the positive lead i.e.

2005 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR MANUAL

To avoid errors and synching windows ESP etc I made a memory saver (my Haynes manual suggests using one when disconnecting the battery EXCEPT when working around any airbag components) You're my type of lawyer but did notice the CYA warning at the beginning a lawyer who is a grease monkey? I thought they were mutually exclusive! I had to loosen part of a harness to get enough clearance. There is very little room to unplug/plug the harness. The only one that was a little harder was no. A good mechanic once told me that he always uses 1/4' ratchet unless he is sure torque of a 3/8' or larger is needed. I used a nutdriver to start it and then a little pressure on the ВјвЂќ ratchet. These are small bolts and donвЂ™t require much torque at all. Put the 2 star bolts back in and tighten them down. Don't overtighten or you could be paying thousands to the dealer again.ДЎ2. When you have it hand tight and are 100% sure you didnвЂ™t cross thread, use torque wrench to tighten to 18.5 ft. Unless you want to spend thousands at the dealer to have a helicoil insert put in when you cross thread. Always start it by hand to avoid cross threading. Using the extension (NO ratchet yet) hand thread the plug in hand tight. I did and had to use a flashlight and magnetic pick up to fish it out from where it fell into a gap by the battery.ДЎ1. Anytime working on anything electrical, do this first. It is grounded near the battery on a stud and nut. You donвЂ™t want to burn yourself on hot parts.Дў. Few auto parts stores will have this plug in stock) This is what I used.Д®8 star socket ($20 star socket set at Autozone)Д¤ new Bosch spark plugs, FR6332 per spec in manual (ordered from Amazon, $40 shipped. Other models or years may be totally different. You could injure or kill yourself and/or destroy your car and tools if you work on it yourself. You should have auto maintenance done by trained and experienced professionals. Disclaimer: I am a lawyer, not a mechanic.

2005 mercedes c230 kompressor