1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is written for the roadster. The powertrain is a 5.6L V8, naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled, with a single overhead camshaft on each bank. It is installed in a 2-door convertible sold only as the Base model. Its procedures and specifications cover that engine and the convertible body.

Engines covered

• 5.6L V8 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1988 560SL. One complaint filed about the 1988 560SL involves vehicle speed control, and that complaint reported a crash. Speed control on this car ties into the throttle linkage, the speed control components and the related electrical circuits, which are covered in this manual through procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics.