2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 serves the sedan in Base and 4Matic form. There is one body, the 4-door sedan, and one engine: a naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 displacing 333 cubic inches, with DOHC valve gear, running on gasoline. The manual gives specifications and torque values for that engine, along with chassis and electrical procedures, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the sedan.

Engines covered

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

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• 4Matic

Known issues on the 2008 E550. Three recalls are recorded for the 2008 E550, each covering certain vehicles whose glass roof panel might not stay attached, either because the adhesive bond to the sliding roof frame could degrade or because the panel was not properly secured; dealers inspected and replaced parts. Separately, NHTSA filed a recall against the 2008 E-Class line after incorrect workshop coding left the fuel pump on certain vehicles unable to receive its crash cutoff signal. Of 15 owner complaints about this car, five fall under fuel and propulsion, three under the gasoline fuel system and two under wheels, and one reported an injury. Twelve complaints filed against the 2008 E-Class line mention speed control, the power train and wheels. Roof and fuel procedures are covered.