2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 covers a 2-door convertible sold in one trim, Base. Its engine, the only one listed for the year, is a gasoline V8 of 5.5 liters (333 cubic inches) with dual overhead cams and natural aspiration. Anyone working on this car will find engine specifications and wiring diagrams for the convertible body in the manual.

Engines covered

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

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2011 SL550. Two owner complaints are recorded for the 2011 SL550, touching the air bags, the body structure and the engine between them, and 1 of those complaints reported a crash. A further complaint, concerning equipment, was lodged against the 2011 SL-Class line. For work in these areas the manual provides air bag system wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps, structural specifications for the body, and engine procedures with their torque values.