2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren describes the supercharged coupe. There is one body, the 2-door coupe; one trim, Base; and one engine, a supercharged 5.5L gasoline V8 displacing 332 cubic inches with SOHC valvetrain. For a coupe built around a forced-induction V8, the manual gives specifications for the engine, supercharger, cooling system and charging circuit, along with body and interior procedures.

Engines covered

• 5.5L V8 (332 cu in) — SOHC, supercharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2006 SLR McLaren. Engine-bay heat is the theme of the single recall NHTSA records for the 2006 SLR McLaren. Hard driving on certain cars could push under-hood temperatures past the alternator's design limit, damaging the unit and raising the chance of a fire in the engine compartment. Dealers corrected the 433 vehicles in the campaign by improving airflow to the alternator and engine bay, fitting a modified control unit and installing a new alternator. Charging system wiring diagrams, cooling specifications and diagnostic steps for those systems are part of this manual.