1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 covers the 2-door convertible and the 2-door coupe, both in Base trim. They share a 4.3L V8 of 260 cubic inches, a naturally aspirated gasoline engine with single overhead camshafts. The manual covers that engine in both versions, along with body procedures for the convertible's top and the coupe's fixed roof.

Engines covered

• 4.3L V8 (260 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1999 CLK430. Eleven owner complaints are on record for the 1999 CLK430. The power train draws the most, with 3, followed by hydraulic service brakes and air bags at 2 apiece, and 1 complaint reported a fire. For those areas the manual provides powertrain procedures and specifications, brake hydraulic specifications and torque values, and air bag system wiring diagrams with diagnostics, so each concern can be checked methodically.