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  • 280 Pages
  • 900 Photos & Illustrations
  • Paperback
  • Black and White
  • Published in 2008
  • Part of the Haynes Service & Repair Manual Series
  • This manual is intended for vehicles built to UK and European specifications with a gasoline/petrol engine unless diesel is specifically mentioned. Whilst many details are useful for the same make and model of car built for other markets, such vehicles may have different features, especially in areas concerned with safety and emission control.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Petrol & Diesel 1998 To 2004 S to 54 (UK and European Models)

Written from hands-on experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of several Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles in our project workshop, this manual can help you understand, care for and repair your Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

We do it ourselves to help you do-it-yourself, and whatever your mechanical ability, the practical step-by- step explanations, linked to over 900 photos, will help you get the job done right. Regular servicing and maintenance of your Mercedes-Benz A-Class can help maintain its resale value, save you money, and make it safer to drive.

    Inside this Manual:
  • Maintenance
    Simple weekly checks to keep you on the road
  • Servicing
    Complete, fully illustrated step-by-step guide
  • Fault Finding
    Pinpoint specific problems easily
  • The MOT
    Step-by-step test checks
  • Brakes
    Safety checks and repairs for the home mechanic
  • Electrics
    Easy-to-read wiring diagrams
  • Haynes tips
    Valuable short cuts make many tasks easier
    This manual covers A140, A160, A170, A190 & A210 Hatchback (W168 series), including special/limited editions. Also covers major mechanical features of Vaneo.

    Petrol Engines
  • 1.4 litre (1397cc)
  • 1.6 litre (1598cc)
  • 1.9 litre (1898cc)
  • 2.1 litre (2084cc)

    Turbo-Diesel Engines
  • 1.7 litre (1689cc)

Note this manual does NOT cover new A-Class range (W169 series) introduced 2005

Table of Contents
  • LIVING WITH YOUR MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
    • Roadside repairs
      Towing | Identifying Leaks | Jump Starting | Wheel Changing | If your car wont start
    • Weekly Checks
      Introduction | Underbonnet Check Points | Engine Oil Level | Coolant level | Brake & Clutch Fluid Level | Screen washer Fluid Level | Tyre Condition and Pressure | Battery | Electrical Systems | Wiper Blades
    • Lubricants and Fluids
    • Tyre Pressures
  • MAINTENANCE
    • Routine Maintenance and Servicing
      Petrol and Diesel Models
      Servicing Specifications | Maintenance schedule | Maintenance Procedures
  • REPAIRS & OVERHAUL
    • Engine and associated systems
      Petrol & Diesel Engine in-car repair procedures | Engine Removal and Overhaul Procedures | Cooling, Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | Fuel & Exhaust Systems for petrol and diesel models | Emission Control | Starting and Charging System | Ignition Systems (Petrol Models) | Pre/Post Heating System (Diesel Engine Models)
    • Transmission
      Clutch | Manual & Automatic Transmission | Driveshafts
    • Brakes and Suspension
      Braking system | Suspension and Steering
    • Body equipment
      Bodywork and fittings | Body electrical systems
    • Wiring diagrams
  • REFERENCE
    • Dimensions and Weights
    • Conversion Factors
    • Buying Spare Parts
    • Vehicle Identification
    • General Repair Procedures
    • Jacking and Vehicle Support
    • Disconnecting the Battery
    • Tools and working facilities
    • MOT Test Checks
    • Fault Finding
    • Glossary of technical terms