2008 Mercedes-Benz E500 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E500 covers the four-door sedan in Base trim. The engine is a naturally aspirated V8 of 5.5 liters (333 cubic inches), fitted with double overhead camshafts and fueled by gasoline. The manual gives engine mechanical specifications and fuel and ignition diagnostics, along with torque values and wiring diagrams for the chassis and body systems.

Engines covered

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

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2008 E500. For the 2008 E500, a sensible starting point is diagnosis. The manual sets out diagnostic procedures for the V8's fuel, ignition and engine management circuits, and its wiring diagrams show how those circuits run through the sedan. Its repair procedures supply specifications and torque values for the cylinder heads, brakes, steering and suspension.