2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 covers a car built in four combinations: sedan or wagon, both with four doors, in Base or 4Matic trim. They share a single engine, the 3.2L V6 with a single overhead cam, natural aspiration and gasoline fuel. The manual gives specifications for that engine, along with driveline and body procedures for both trims and both bodies.

Engines covered

• 3.2L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door wagon
• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• 4Matic

Known issues on the 2001 E320. Electrical problems account for 14 of the 45 complaints logged by owners of this model year, with air bags at 7 and the power train at 6. Seven complaints reported a crash, 5 reported an injury and 4 reported a fire. A further 7 complaints were lodged against the 2001 E-Class line, with visibility, equipment and interior lighting each drawing 2. The wiring diagrams, electrical diagnostics and driveline procedures in this manual correspond to the systems those reports point to.