2018 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG addresses a year in which the car was listed with a 4.0L V8 engine that is turbocharged, gasoline-fueled and fitted with dual overhead camshafts. The body lineup runs to a two-door convertible, a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe, while the trim list reads 4Matic and Convertible. Procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams address that engine and the three bodies.

Engines covered

• 4.0L V8 — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible
• 4-door sedan
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• 4Matic
• Convertible

Known issues on the 2018 S63 AMG. NHTSA records seven recalls for the 2018 S63 AMG. Two involve Active Steering Assist, which could stay engaged even after the driver's hands had left the wheel for an extended time: on certain vehicles the hands-off detection could malfunction, and on certain others a steering boot had been fitted incorrectly. Certain 2018 S63 AMG vehicles equipped with the 4.0L V8 could leak oil from the turbocharger feed line, a fire risk near hot engine or exhaust parts, until dealers replaced the line. Owners lodged two complaints, both naming the suspension, with the power train and fuel and propulsion system also cited; 2 complaints reported a crash, 1 a fire and 1 an injury. Steering diagnostics and turbocharger torque values are covered.