2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 is aimed at a car offered as a coupe or a convertible, both with two doors and both in Base trim. What they share is the source of power, a gasoline 3.5L V6 with dual overhead cams and no turbocharger or supercharger. The manual gives torque values and specifications for that engine, along with procedures for the chassis, electrical system and climate control of both bodies.

Engines covered

• 3.5L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2008 CLK350. Three recalls were filed for certain 2008 CLK350 vehicles. Two describe certain vehicles with a sunroof glass panel that might not have been fixed in place properly, the third certain vehicles with a roof glass whose bond to the sliding frame could deteriorate; the shared concern is glass detaching, and dealers inspect and replace the panel or roof as needed. Separately, certain 2008 CLK-Class line vehicles were recalled over workshop software coding that could defeat the fuel pump's crash cutoff. The 15 complaints on this car center on fuel/propulsion, the electrical system and exterior lighting, and 3 complaints were filed against the 2008 CLK-Class line. The manual covers roof, fuel and lighting procedures and wiring diagrams.