2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 serves the four-door sport utility, listed in Base trim only. At its heart is a 4.7L V8 (285 cubic inches) that runs on gasoline, uses dual overhead camshafts and is not turbocharged or supercharged. Engine, transmission, brake, suspension and electrical procedures are provided with specifications and torque values for this SUV.

Engines covered

• 4.7L V8 (285 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2010 GL450. Three recalls cover the 2010 GL450. Of these, the two with the most urgent instruction involve the brake booster in certain vehicles, where trapped moisture could corrode the housing and reduce or eliminate braking assist; owners were warned not to drive until the fix was made. The remaining recall targets the driver air bag in certain vehicles, whose inflator could burst during deployment. Owners have filed 42 complaints, with air bags the largest group at 20, and suspension and the electrical system at five each; one reported a crash, one a fire and one an injury. The 2010 GL-Class line drew two more complaints. Brake system and restraint procedures, suspension torque values and wiring diagrams are covered.