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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203, 2000 issue)

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Replacing the wiper blades
Removal and installation of the jet washer windscreen
Removal and installation of the jet rear window
Removing and installing windscreen wiper arm
Removing and installing rear window wiper arm
Removing and installing sump
Removing and installing bonnet
Removal and installation of facing the hood
Adjustable hood
Removing and installing bonnet
Disconnecting the cable from the bonnet
Removal and installation of gratings spoiler
Removing and installing bumper
Removing and installing rear bumper
Removal and installation of a forward wing
Removing and installing protective strips on the wing
Removal and installation of the protective strip on the bumper
Removing and installing protective strips on the door
Removal and installation of a forward wing locker
Removing and installing the rear of the wing locker
Removing and installing front door
Adjusting the door
Removing and installing the front door facing
Removal and installation of the triangular plates
Removal and installation of the outside door handle
Removal and installation of facing the outside rearview mirror
Removal and installation of an external mirror
Removal and installation of glass mirrors
Removing and installing rear lid
Removal and installation of facing the boot lid
Removing and installing the luggage compartment striker
Removing and installing tailgate
Removal and installation of the lock mechanism tailgate
Removal and installation of the cylinder of the lock of the trunk and tailgate
Removing and installing tailgate
Adjusting tailgate
Removal and installation of facing tailgate
Removal and installation of facing tailgate
Removing and installing rear spoiler
Removal and installation of covers of the cargo hold
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Cleaning and Maintenance



During operation of your vehicle is exposed to a wide variety of external influences. These include weather conditions, road conditions, exposure to sea air and industrial emissions.

These circumstances require periodic care of the body, as well as for the bottom of the car.

Damage from the shock of rocks and dirt - such as insect residues, bird droppings, tree resins, traces of oil, grease and fuel -ustranite as quickly as possible.

We chose the means to care for you and developed recommendations that are specifically designed for our cars and is constantly evolving, adapting to the state of the art.

Tools car care products you can buy at any service station ?�Mercedes-Benz?�.

Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion and damage caused by irregular or improper care, it can not always be recommended to remove the following means. In such cases, it is best to contact the service station ?�Mercedes-Benz?�.

Major maintenance work and recommended for this tool

Cleaning Engine

The use of cleaning products usually no longer required.

Clean with a device for the car wash jet of high pressure water or steam jet, while avoiding direct contact with a jet of water to the generator - if necessary, the generator must cover.

Car wash

?� Autoshampoo.

Do not wash the car in the sun.

Then thoroughly cleanse water jet. The inlet of the ventilation system to process only a gentle stream of water. Use copious amounts of water. Frequently rinse the sponge and chamois. Rinse the shampoo from the car with clean water to thoroughly clean suede.

In winter, as soon as possible and thoroughly removes residues of salt for sprinkling the roads.

When washing the bottom of the car do not forget the insides of the wheel.

If heavily soiled before washing in the automatic installation is recommended to perform preliminary cleaning of the car.

After washing the car in the car wash, take care that the mirrors have been completely pushed out, or they can vibrate.


Bituminous stains

?� Avtoochistitel bitumen stains.

Bituminous stains should be removed as quickly as possible, the removal of old asphalt stains difficult.

The remains of insects soak solution Autoshampooes.

Apply before washing the car.

Paint installed on the car parts painted.

?� Conservatory avtopolirol, polish, cleaner coatings polishing wool.

Do not apply directly at the sun or still hot from previous bonnet.

Conservatories avtopolirol protects the paint and keeps its shine.

Apply polish with strong pollution.

Polish is also used to remove small scratches on the wooden parts lacquered.

Cleaner coatings used for cleaning old and weathered coatings.

?� Polishing paste.

For polishing very dirty and weathered coatings, as well as to remove small scratches by polishing.

To prevent stains, make sure that the funds are not in contact with the parts installed on the car (eg, door handles, rubber pads).


?� Paint pencil, spray.

To quickly remove temporary minor paint damage.

Regularly instructs one of STO ?�Mercedes-Benz?� monitoring procedure Paint your car to minor injuries.

Decorative details

?� Means for the care of chrome accents. It is used for routine maintenance.

Disc wheels Light alloy

?� Autoshampoo cleaner disc Light alloy.

Light alloy wheels possible clean once a week. Apply for this soft sponge, a large amount of warm water and car shampoo.

If this is not enough, use a cleaner for Light alloy wheels.

Observe the "Application Guide".

Important!

Acid- and sch?�lochsoderzhaschie cleaners may cause corrosion of bolts holding the wheels or springs balancing weights.

Headlights, tail lights, additional lights Indicator

?� Autoshampoo, avtoochistitel glass, means for removing insect debris.

Apply for this soft sponge, a large amount of warm water and car shampoo.

If heavily soiled, use glasses or avtoochistitel tool to remove insect debris.

Important!

Do not rub or scrape the plastic lens, do not expose them to strong pressure.

Do not use a sponge to remove any remaining solvent or mosquitoes (fuel, diluent, etc.).

Cleaning the sensor system ?�Parktronic?� on the bumpers

Cleaning polluted sensor -1- produce clean water or water with the addition of car shampoo.

When using steam-jet or water-jet units Pressure washers produce only short-term sensor cleaning, keeping a minimum distance of 10 cm between the outlet nozzle and the sensor.

To avoid scratches, do not use dry, rough or hard cloth napkins, not rub, scrape and do not put on the pressure sensor.

Wash glasses

?� Avtoochistitel glasses.

Regularly clean the glass panes avtoochistitelem.

Also suitable for plastic lenses.

Glass-agent (use only from the outside).

It is used in case of heavy contamination of glass, including oils and fats.

Do not use plastic lenses.

Divorce on the windshield after an automatic car wash can be avoided by removing the wax from the windscreen and the wiper rubber elements brushes with the help of glasses or steklomoyuschego avtoochistitelya funds.

Wiper

Rubber element wiper cloth napkin and detergent, replace the rubber element once or twice a year.

The steering wheel, gear lever

?� Autoshampoo.

Wipe the damp cloth and wipe dry.

Dashboard

?� Autoshampoo.

?� Avtoochistitel glasses to counteract the effect of fogging, neutral means for washing dishes or a solution of neutral detergent.

Wipe cloth moistened with a solution of warm cloth lint. Do not use abrasive agents.

Plastic and rubber parts

?� Autoshampoo.

?� Avtoochistitel plastics.

Do not use any other means, do not rub the details of oil or wax.

Drink holder

Drink holder is not treated with a chemical cleaners only clean, warm water.

To facilitate the cleaning of the cup holder between the front seats can be pulled up in the closed state.

Headlining the car roof

?� Cleaner cloth upholstery.

Clean the brush, and in the case of severe contamination - with the use of dry foam.

Seat belts

?� Cleaner cloth upholstery.

When cleaning the belt strap, do not use chemical cleaners, but only a clean, warm water and soap, do not dry at temperatures above 80 ?� C, or by direct exposure to sunlight, bleach and repaint belts. This may affect their operation.

Seat covers

As a result of contact with the coloring of fur covers or clothing (such as a chamois) may change the color of upholstery. These spots can not be output. When using a suitable backing such changes color upholstery can be avoided.

Cloth upholstery

?� Autoshampoo, cloth upholstery cleaner, stain remover.

Frequently clean brush and a vacuum cleaner. In case of heavy pollution clean the dry foam.

Leather upholstery

?� Autoshampoo, cloth upholstery cleaner.

Clean the leather upholstery with a damp cloth and wipe dry. We can not allow getting wet the back of the perforated skin. Therefore, it should be cleaned with special care.

Refrigerated Box

Completely remove the melted water. To clean the cavity refrigeration box, use only neutral household detergent. After cleaning, wipe dry. Sealing gaskets cover wipe damp cloth, taking care to ensure that the insulation in the lid is not exposed to water.





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