2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 is for the V8 sedan in either of its two trims, Base or 4Matic. Power comes from a gasoline 4.3L V8 with a SOHC layout and natural aspiration, fitted to the 4-door sedan body. Both trims use that engine, and the manual supplies specifications, torque values and diagnostic steps for it.

Engines covered

• 4.3L V8 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• 4Matic

Known issues on the 2001 E430. The complaint record for the 2001 E430 totals 20 entries, tied at the top between air bags and the electrical system with five apiece, and two on the power train. Two complaints reported a crash, one reported a fire and three reported an injury. A separate 15 complaints were lodged against the 2001 E-Class line, led by hydraulic service brakes, with engine cooling and equipment next. Wiring diagrams, air bag diagnostics and brake hydraulic procedures in the manual correspond to those areas.