🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 190 E Chassis Code: W201 Product Name: Mercedes 190 E Workshop Manual 1984-1988 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Mercedes-Benz 190 E owners, DIY enthusiasts, independent mechanics, repair shops. Competitive Analysis Value Proposition: Provides dealership-level repair information at a fraction of the cost, enabling significant savings on maintenance and repairs. Key Features Content Emphasis: Comprehensive coverage (A-Z), detailed pictures and diagrams, mechanical and electrical repair focus, user-friendly format. Delivery Delivery Method: Super fast download delivery upon payment. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Coverage Years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 Covered Models: All 190 E models (including various engine variants and trim levels) Page Count Estimated Pages: Extensive (exact number not specified, but described as 'tons of detailed pictures & diagrams') Manual Type Type: Workshop Service Repair Manual Language Language: English Format Format: Digital (PDF) 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine Mechanical: Engine removal/installation, cylinder head/valve train, engine block, engine lubrication, intake manifold, exhaust system, valve timing procedures, chain & gear replacement, tensioner adjustments, timing marks, tensioner release & reset methods, chain routing & sprocket/gear valve timing marks. Engine Management: Fuel and emissions control, ignition system, diagnostic procedures. Drivetrain: Transaxle, clutch, manual transmission, automatic transmission, differential, driveshaft. Suspension Steering: Suspension systems, steering systems. Brakes: Brake system, including ABS. Bodywork: Body, general removal & installation instructions. Electrical Systems: Complete electrical system, wiring diagrams, SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). HVAC: Cooling and heating, heater and air conditioning, automatic climate control. Procedures Included Maintenance: Routine maintenance, tune-up procedures, fluid specifications, service intervals. Repair: All repairs A-Z, mechanical and electrical repairs, engine repair, air conditioning repair, exhaust repair, emissions control repair. Diagnostics: Troubleshooting, diagnostic procedures. Installation Removal: General removal and installation instructions for major components. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive, covering all repairs from routine maintenance to complex overhauls, including detailed diagrams and specifications. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF Searchability: Implied to be searchable given PDF format, allowing for quick access to information. Print Quality Print Capability: Printable pages; users can print only what they need. Binding Type Binding: Not Applicable (Digital Format) Paper Type Paper Quality: Not Applicable (Digital Format) Licensing Usage License: Unlimited use; manual will never time out or expire. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Family: Mercedes-Benz M102 (Inline-4) and M103 (Inline-6) gasoline engines, potentially diesel variants (OM601, OM602). Performance Displacement Examples: 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.6L (gasoline); 2.0L, 2.2L, 2.5L (diesel - specific to the 190D). Power Output Examples: Varies by engine; e.g., 2.3L typically around 130-136 hp, 2.6L around 160 hp. Fuel System Fuel Delivery Examples: Carburetor (early models, e.g., Solex), Bosch KE-Jetronic (K-Jetronic with Lambda control) fuel injection. Engine Construction Cylinder Block Material: Cast iron. Cylinder Head Material: Aluminum alloy. 🔧 Transmission Standard Standard Transmission: 4-speed manual transmission (early models); 5-speed manual transmission (common on later models). Optional Optional Transmission: 4-speed automatic transmission (e.g., 722.4); 5-speed automatic transmission (e.g., 722.5). Features Clutch Type: Dry single-plate clutch for manual transmissions. Automatic Transmission Control: Hydraulic control, sometimes with electronic assistance on later models. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: Approximately 4420-4450 mm (depending on model). Width: Approximately 1690-1710 mm. Height: Approximately 1390-1410 mm. Weights Curb Weight: Approximately 1200-1350 kg (depending on engine and equipment). Wheelbase: Approximately 2665 mm. Wheels Tires Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x112. Standard Tire Size Examples: 175/70R14, 185/65R14, 195/60R14 (depending on model and year). 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Crash Test History: The W201 chassis was a pioneer in Mercedes-Benz's safety advancements, known for its robust structure, though formal Euro NCAP or IIHS ratings as we know them today were less prevalent. Active Features ABS: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) available as an option on many models during this period. Passive Features Airbags: Driver's airbag became available as an option on later models in this range (often referred to as SRS - Supplemental Restraint System). Seatbelts: Pre-tensioning seatbelts. Structural Design: Reinforced passenger cell, crumple zones. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Audio System: Factory-installed AM/FM cassette stereo systems, often with dealer-installed options for premium sound or CD players. Driver Assistance Cruise Control: Available as an option. Connectivity Antenna System: Power antenna often standard or optional. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Typically every 7,500 to 10,000 miles (12,000 to 15,000 km) or annually, depending on driving conditions and oil type. Major Service Intervals: Spark plug replacement, fuel filter, air filter, transmission fluid/filter changes at intervals such as 30,000 miles (50,000 km). Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Specification: API SG/CD or higher, SAE 10W-40 or 15W-40 (check manual for specific viscosity based on climate). Coolant Specification: MB-Approval 325.0 or 326.0 coolant (Ethylene Glycol based, typically blue or green). Transmission Fluid Manual: Hypoid gear oil, SAE 80 or 85W-90 (API GL-4). Transmission Fluid Automatic: MB 236.1 specification Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), typically Dexron II or equivalent. Brake Fluid Specification: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. Known Issues Engine...