2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 covers the eight-cylinder two-door. A 5.5L V8 of 333 cu in supplies the power, using dual overhead camshafts, natural aspiration and gasoline. It is listed as a two-door coupe and a two-door convertible, with Base as its only trim. Coupe and convertible alike use that V8, and both bodies are covered by the manual's procedures, specifications and wiring diagrams.

Engines covered

• 5.5L V8 (333 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2008 CLK550. Just one owner complaint names this year, and it involves the fuel and propulsion system; the wider 2008 CLK-Class line adds four, touching the power train, latches and locks, and seats. On the recall side, the federal record holds three recalls for the 2008 CLK550 over the sliding roof's glass, which in certain cars could be inadequately fastened or lose its adhesive bond and detach. Separately, certain 2008 CLK-Class line cars had fuel pump shutoff coding set incorrectly during a workshop visit and were recoded by dealers. Fuel system and roof procedures, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics here cover the same ground.