2005 Mercedes-Benz SL600 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL600 covers a 5.5L V12 of 336 cubic inches, turbocharged, single overhead cam and gasoline-fueled. The car is a two-door convertible, and the only trim on its list is Base. The engine and its forced-induction hardware, the transmission, brakes and suspension, and the body and its electrical systems are covered with specifications and torque values.

Engines covered

• 5.5L V12 (336 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2005 SL600. Two recalls were recorded against wider lines rather than the SL600 itself. For certain 2005 SL-Class line vehicles, a deteriorating harness connection or a failing pump could push the Sensotronic Brake Control into its hydraulic backup too soon, so stopping took a firmer, longer pedal; dealers added a ground wire and bracket. Certain 2005 R230-chassis models equipped with Active Body Control had front strut sensors with faulty soldering that could leave the front suspension uneven. Two complaints name the 2005 SL600, touching air bags, electrical and service brakes; 1 complaint reported a crash and 1 reported an injury. One more against the 2005 SL-Class line cites speed control and air bags. Brake, suspension and restraint diagrams and diagnostics cover these.