1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL documents the convertible with its SOHC V8. A 5.6L V8 with one overhead camshaft per side, natural aspiration and gasoline fuel is the engine; a 2-door convertible is the body; Base is the trim. The manual gives procedures and specifications for this engine and convertible body.

Engines covered

• 5.6L V8 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1989 560SL. Both complaints filed on the 1989 560SL concern vehicle speed control. That system brings together the throttle linkage, the speed control actuator and switch, and their wiring, and this manual covers them with procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics. The same treatment extends to the V8's fuel system and ignition, the transmission and the brakes.