2014 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL500 gives specifications and procedures for a two-door convertible in Base trim. Its V8 displaces 4.7L, equal to 285 cubic inches, and pairs double overhead camshafts with turbocharging and gasoline fuel. Heat management matters with forced induction, so the manual covers the cooling system next to engine mechanical, fuel and exhaust, as well as the drivetrain, chassis and body electrical systems.

Engines covered

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

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2014 SL500. Drivability concerns, noises from underneath and electrical faults draw on different systems of this convertible. The manual gives engine management diagnostics and fuel and turbocharging procedures for the first, suspension, steering and driveline procedures for the second, and wiring diagrams for a warning light or a dead accessory. Those procedures come with specifications and torque values for the turbocharged engine and the chassis.