2002 Mercedes-Benz S600 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S600 addresses the Base-trim four-door sedan. The data gives it one engine, a 5.8L V12 with a single overhead camshaft arrangement, naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled. For that sedan and its V12, the manual sets out engine, driveline, chassis and electrical procedures along with specifications and torque values.

Engines covered

• 5.8L V12 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2002 S600. Ten complaints name this sedan, spread across the engine and cooling, the electrical system and suspension, and 1 complaint reported a fire. The one recall for the 2002 S600 concerned certain vehicles whose Active Body Control pressure hose could corrode internally in hot, humid conditions and leak fluid onto hot engine parts, creating a fire risk; replacement hoses resisted corrosion. Of three recalls against wider groupings, one for the 2002 W220-chassis models covered certain cars equipped with Active Body Control whose front sensors, soldered out of tolerance, could leave the front struts adjusting unevenly. The 2002 S-Class line holds 48 complaints, 19 about suspension. Suspension procedures, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are covered.