1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 covers one powertrain and two bodies. Under the hood sits a gasoline 5.0L V8, naturally aspirated, with dual overhead camshafts. Buyers chose between the 4-door sedan and the 2-door coupe, and the car came in a single Base trim. The manual gives specifications and torque values for that engine and procedures for both the sedan and the coupe.

Engines covered

• 5.0L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1995 S500. NHTSA filed one recall against the 1995 W140-chassis models. On certain vehicles in that group, a poorly set machine tool left metal shavings in the rear ABS sensor bore; if they worked loose onto the sensor, the control unit could read a locking wheel that was not there and cycle the rear brakes early, lengthening stops. Dealers inspected and cleaned the opening. Eight complaints name the S500 itself, seven electrical; one reported a crash and one reported a death. The 1995 S-Class line draws 35 more, 27 electrical. ABS sensor procedures and wiring diagrams are both covered.