2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG lists one engine against a single two-door convertible body in Base trim. That engine is a 5.5L V8 of 332 cubic inches, fed by a supercharger. It runs on gasoline with single overhead camshafts, and with only one engine, one body and one trim listed, there is no powertrain variant to confirm before work begins.

Engines covered

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

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2008 SL55 AMG. The manual gives procedures and torque values for the supercharged V8's mechanical work, from the engine itself to its forced-induction hardware. Supercharger service is set out alongside fuel delivery and cooling specifications for the V8 engine. Wiring diagrams and diagnostics cover the convertible's body electrical circuits as well as engine management.