2002 Mercedes-Benz C240 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C240 covers the 4-door sedan, the one body style listed for that year, sold in Base and Elegance trims. Both trims use a 2.6L V6 that runs on gasoline, breathes without a turbocharger or supercharger and operates its valves with SOHC gear. The manual gives engine specifications, wiring diagrams and body repair procedures for this sedan.

Engines covered

• 2.6L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• Elegance

Known issues on the 2002 C240. Three recalls for the 2002 C240 are held by NHTSA, and the sunroof glass is their common thread. On certain vehicles the panel might not be secured correctly and could come loose; on certain others the bond joining the glass to the sliding roof frame could weaken until the panel separates. Dealers inspect and replace the panel or sliding roof as needed. Owners filed 28 complaints about this model, led by the electrical system with 7, visibility with 4 and engine and engine cooling with 3; 3 complaints reported a crash, 1 a fire and 5 an injury. NHTSA logged 41 further complaints against the 2002 C-Class line, clustered on electrical, seat and suspension faults. Sunroof, electrical and cooling procedures, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are covered.