1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E is for a four-door sedan offered in Base, 2.6 and 4Matic trims. Under the hood is one of two gasoline inline-sixes, either 2.6L or 3.0L, each with SOHC valvetrain and natural aspiration. The procedures give torque values and specifications for both engines, and the drivetrain and chassis coverage accounts for the three trim variations named in the data.

Engines covered

• 2.6L inline-six — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.0L inline-six — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• 2.6
• 4Matic

Known issues on the 1991 300E. The 1991 300E has 7 owner complaints logged, with the gasoline fuel system named twice and steering and the electrical system once each; 1 of those complaints reported a fire. Fuel system procedures, specifications and torque values for both the 2.6L and 3.0L engines are laid out in the manual, as are the steering service steps and the wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the sedan's electrical circuits.