2006 Mercedes-Benz O500 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz O500 documents a cab-forward bus (non-school) listed under two trim designations, 1730 and 1735. The listing gives both the same cab-forward bus body, built for non-school service. Its procedures, specifications and wiring diagrams cover both designations.

Engines covered

• 7.2L inline-six (OM 926 LA, 439 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
• 12.0L inline-six (OM 457 LA, 730 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel

Body styles covered

• bus (non school), cab forward

Trims covered

• 1730
• 1735

Known issues on the 2006 O500. The manual provides procedures, specifications and torque values for the O500 chassis, with wiring diagrams and diagnostics for its electrical system. Coverage extends to the 1730 as well as the 1735, which share one body style.