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Info about the R129 SL class

Die neuen AMG-Modelle
Die neuen AMG-Modelle [Online Image]. (n.d.). Retrieved January 1, 2010 from r129sl-club.de.
http://www.r129sl-club.de/der-r129/geschichte.html
 
 
 

Technical manuals

These are the original owner's manuals in PDF format. They literally have everything the real manual has.

To save these to disk, right click the links and pick "Save Target As..."

 

Manuals in English Handbücher in Deutsch
1990 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1991-1992-1993
1991 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1996
1992 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1997
1993 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1998 Exterieur
1994 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1998 Fahren
1995 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1998 Interieur
1996 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1998 Technische Daten
1997 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1999 Exterieur
1998 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1999 Interieur
1999 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1999 Technische Daten
2000 Operator Manual Modelljahr 2000
2001 Operator Manual Modelljahr 2001
2002 Operator Manual

 

More technical manuals. I recently added the ADS II manual which will be useful if you have an SL600.

Radio manual (First generation)
Radio manual (Second generation)
Radio manual (Second generation)
Radio manual (Third generation)
Upgraded Becker unit - find more information about this unit by clicking here
Bose® sound system in the Mercedes-Benz SL

Shop manual for ADS II - Notes from BenzWorld member chriswufgator :
     "The WIS is woefully incomplete regarding this system, as is alldata. For the most part, ADS-I diagrams and components are shown, and are mis-labeled as ADS-II. This creates a huge problem with shops not knowing what they're doing. Even the bleed points shown in WIS are not accurate."
     "Steve Brotherton was apparently aware of a german-language version of this thing and managed to track the english one down, so now I have come into possession of the entire 162-page ADS-II factory manual. This material is pre-labeled for insertion in WIS, and was apparently slated for inclusion, but for whatever reason MB never actually did put it in. So accordingly, 95%+ of this is not found in WIS."

 

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Service videos

These videos will show you how to work on certain parts of the car.

Notes from BenzWorld member ErikFinn :
     "The 'R129 Videos' are from 89-90 and one needs to understand that many changes have taken place to the car since it was originaly designed. So use them as a starting point ONLY. If you have a 1990-1993 car you can feel more comfortable using the videos for disassembly."

To save these to disk, right click the links and pick "Save Target As..."

Rear storage compartment (part 1)
Rear storage compartment (part 2)
Rear storage compartment (part 3)
Seat cushion
Seat belts
Center console
Console removal
Eyeglasses box, center A/C vent
Cluster, airbag, headlamp switch
Dash removal
Ignition
Shifter
Door handle
Door panel
Door mirrors
Door lock
Door adjustment / fitment
Soft top: headliner removal
Soft top: seals, weatherstrip, B-pillar
Soft top: weatherstripping, canvas, rails
Soft top: canvas removal
Soft top: video 5
Soft top: video 6
Soft top: video 7
Soft top: video 8
Soft top: video 9
Soft top: video 10
Soft top: video 11
Soft top: video 12
Soft top: video 13
Soft top: video 14

 

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Frequently asked questions

These are links which have answers to frequently asked questions. The links direct you to online forums with information.

BenzWorld.org - Important useful archived topics
How to buy the service manual on DVD
Beware of scammers when buying a panoramic hardtop; click here for more
Everything you want to know about the panoramic hardtop
Secrets of the R129
Not sure which to buy? SL500 vs SL600
6 Cylinder US Models
Beware of wiring harness on models manufactured 1993 -1995
Ordering / installing AMG Pedals
Wheel sizes with ETs (offsets)
Replacing the center vent backlighting
Manually removing hard top and operating soft top
Rear View Mirror Removal Instructions
Description of the AC vent unit
Door panel removal for 99 - 01
Trip Computer (the one in the eyeglasses case)
How the roll-over bar works
SL (R129) accessories
R129 Series Reference Materials

 

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