2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 covers the four-door sedan and four-door wagon in Base and 4Matic form. Power comes from one source only, a 5.0L single-overhead-cam V8 that is naturally aspirated and runs on gasoline. The manual gives ignition and fueling data for that engine, plus torque values and wiring diagrams for chassis and body electrical work.

Engines covered

• 5.0L V8 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door wagon
• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• 4Matic

Known issues on the 2006 E500. Four recalls name the 2006 E500, and the sunroof is the common thread: on certain vehicles the bond between the glass and the sliding roof frame could degrade, or the panel might not have been secured, letting the glass break free while driving. Separately, NHTSA filed one recall against the 2006 E-Class line, involving certain vehicles given incorrect software coding in the shop that could keep the fuel pump from shutting down after a collision. Owners submitted 48 complaints, mostly fuel and propulsion (15) and the gasoline fuel system (14), plus wheels (4); 1 complaint reported a crash and 1 an injury. Sliding roof service, fuel system specifications and wiring diagrams are covered in the manual.