Mercedes W 129 Series Manual Directory
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On this page we have provided a collection of owner operation, service and repair manuals for the Mercedes-Benz Series W129 300SL, 300SL-24, SL280, SL320, SL320 V6, 500SL, SL 500, 600SL, SL 600, SL60 AMG vehicles that are available for download. Additionally, a production models timeline and statistics are provided.
Series (W129) 1988-2001 Production Models
The
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 Roadster models were a vehicle line that
was manufactured from 1988 through 2001 and sold throughout international
markets.
The R129 SL roadster style design replaced the widely successful two decade run Mercedes R107, C107 line in 1989, and was later replaced by the R230 SL-Class in 2002 for the 2003 model year.
Produced
as a two-seat two-door roadster, it offered an automated (electro-hydraulic),
collapsible textile roof, that included a hard shell, color-matched,
tonneau cover. The R129 models came standard with an aluminum manually
fitted and detachable hardtop.
Beginning in the 1994 model year, the R129 line was re-named adding the SL designation before the size, ie. (SL500 vs 500SL).
Not all engines were offered in North America. North America R129 models included: 300SL, 300SL-24, SL280, SL320, SL320 V6, 500SL, SL 500, 600SL, SL 600, SL60 AMG
Special edition AMG offerings were available in several variants, and are sought after by enthusiasts and collectors alike, including: 1995-1998 SL 60 AMG, 1999 SL 73 AMG, 500 SL AMG 6.0 of 1991, and the highly sought after SL 72 AMG 1995, offering the most powerful V12 engine ever put into an SL up to that time with 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp).
Production Statistics
| Market Production – Index of Series R129 Mercedes Benz Vehicles | ||||
| Model | Years | Chassis | Engine | # Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America R129 Models | ||||
| 300SL | 1988-93 | 129.060 | 103-984 | 12,020 |
| 300SL-24 | 1988-93 | 129.061 | 104.981 | 26,898 |
| SL280 | 1993-98 | 129.058 | 104.943 | 10,319 |
| SL320 | 1993-98 | 129.063 | 104.991 | 32,223 |
| SL320 V6 | 1997-01 | 129.064 | 112.943 | 7,070 |
| 500SL | 1989-93 | 129.066 | 119.969 | 70,344 |
| 500SL SL 500 | 1992-98 | 129.067 | 119.972 | w/above |
| SL500 | 1991-01 | 129.068 | 113-961 | 23,704 |
| 600SL SL 600 | 1975-79 | 129.076 | 120.981/983 | 11,089 |
| SL60 AMG | 1993 | 129. | M119 E60 | |
| Model | Years | Chassis | Engine | # Built |
| International R129 Production | ||||
| SL 280 | 1994-97 | 129.058 | 104.943 | 10,319 |
| SL 280 | 98-2000 | 129.059 | 112.925 | 1,704 |
| 300 SL | 1989-93 | 129.060 | 103.984 | 12,020 |
| 300 SL-24 | 1989-93 | 129.061 | 104.981 | 26,984 |
| SL 320 | 1994-98 | 129.063 | 104.991 | 32,223 |
| SL 320 | 98-2001 | 129.064 | 112.943 | 7,070 |
| 500 SL | 1989-92 | 129.066 | 119.960 | 79,827 |
| 500 SL | 1993- | 129.067 | 119.972 | |
| SL 500 | 1994-95 | 129.067 | 119.972 | 23,704 |
| SL 500 | 1996-98 | 129.067 | 119.982 | |
| SL 500 | 99-2001 | 129.068 | 113.961 | |
| 600 SL | 1993- | 129.076 | 120.981 | 11,089 |
| SL 600 | 1994-95 | 129.076 | 120.981 | |
| SL 600 | 96-2001 | 129.076 | 120.983 | |
129 Series Owner/Service Manual Listings
Years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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R129
English Language Service Manual Collection
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Maintenance,
Service and Repair Manuals
Engines, Transmissions, Climate Control, Electrical, Chassis, Body
Download: 518mb
Format: Bookmarked .pdf's - for all operating systems
Covers U.S. Models: 300 | 320 | 500 | 600 - SL Roadsters
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Download: Owners Manuals
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Mercedes
R129 300SL, 500SL- Owners Manual Language: English
- Engines: M104 M119
- Download 5.35 mb, USD $9.95
- Contents: 153 pages, .pdf
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Mercedes
R129 500SL, 600SL- Owners Manual Language: English
- Engines: M113 M120
- Download 9.26 mb, USD $9.95
- Contents: 169 pages, .pdf
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Mercedes
R129 300SL, 500SL, 600SL- Owners Manual Language: English
- Engines: M104 M119 M120
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- Contents: 153 pages, .pdf
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Mercedes
Benz 320SL, 500SL, 600SL- Owners Manual Language: English
- Engines: M104 M119 M120
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- Contents: 161 pages, .pdf
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Mercedes
Benz SL 500, SL 600- Owners Manual Language: English
- Engines: M113 M120
- Download 12.8 mb, USD $9.95
- Contents: 302 pages, .pdf
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R129 300SL, 500SL Deutsches Handbuch- Deutsches Handbuch Sprache: German
- Benutzerhandbuch
- Download 13.4 mb, USD $9.95
- Contents: 156 pages, .pdf
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SL
280, SL 320, SL 500, SL 600 Deutsches Handbuch- Deutsches Handbuch Sprache: German
- Benutzerhandbuch
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- Contents: 359 pages, .pdf
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Deutsches
Handbuch: MB 129 Benutzerhandbuch- Mercedes Benz Exterieur
- Sprache: German
- Download: 11.6mb,
- 115 Seiten, .pdf
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Deutsches
Handbuch: MB 129 Benutzerhandbuch- Mercedes Benz Interieur
- Sprache: German
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- 107 Seiten, .pdf
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Deutsches
Handbuch: MB 129 Benutzerhandbuch]- Mercedes Benz Fahren
- Sprache: German
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- ]57 Seiten, .pdf
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Deutsches
Handbuch: MB 129 Benutzerhandbuch- Mercedes Benz Technische Daten
- Sprache: German
- Download: 1.0mb,
- 23 Seiten, .pdf
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Download: R129 Engines Service Manual
M104,
M112, M113, M119, M120 Engines Service
Applications: R129 1989-2001
Download: 145mb, 3065 pages, .pdf
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Mercedes M103 Engine Manual
Download: 48.8mb, 461 pages, .pdf
Applications: R107, W124, W126, R129, W201, W463
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Download: M104 2.8, 3.0, 3.2, 3.4, 3.6 Liter Engine Service Manual
Mercedes
Benz M104 Engine Repair Manual
Download: 96.8mb, 1327 pages, .pdf
Applications: W124 W129 W140 W202 W210 W463
more info on M104 engines
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Download: M119 Engine Service Manual
Mercedes
Benz M119 Engine Service Repair Manual
Download: 86.3mb, 1014 pages, .pdf
Applications: W124, R129, W140, C140, W210
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Download: 722.3,4,5,6 Transmission Manual
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722.3, 722.4, 722.5, 722.6 Models
Automatic Transmissions, Clutch
Plus 717 Manual Transmission Installation
Contents: 71.3mb, 600 pages, .pdf
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722.3 and 722.4 Model Transmissions
4 Speed Automatic Transmission Manuals 76.6mb
722.3 4-speed W4A-040 Auto Transmission
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722.6, NAG1 5G-Tronic
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Troubleshooting, Service and Repair
Automatic 5 Speed Transmissions
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Download: Chassis and Body Manual
R129
1989-2001 Chassis and Body
Models: 300, 320, 500, 600
Contents: 222mb, 4,951 pages, .pdf
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Download: Climate Control Manual
Heat
and Air Conditioning Climate Control System
Models: R129 - 300, 320, 500, 600 SL
Contents: 32mb, 256 pages, .pdf
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Download: Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
Electrical
Troubleshooting Manual
Models: R129 - 300, 320, 500, 600 SL
Contents: 62.1mb, 614 pages, .pdf
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Online Electrical Manual
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Download: Engine Electrical Diagrams
Mercedes
R129 SL320, SL500, Engine Electrical Diagrams .pdf
Engine Performance Electrical Wiring Diagram Schematic
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- MB R129 SL320 1995 Sedan Electrical Schematic .pdf
- MB R129 SL320 1996 Sedan Electrical Schematic .pdf
- MB R129 SL500 1995 Sedan Electrical Schematic .pdf
- MB R129 SL500 1996 Sedan Electrical Schematic .pdf
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Download: 1981-1993 Maintenance Manual
Covers
Mercedes Series 107, 123, 124, 126, 129, 140, 201
Inspections, Adjustments, Lubrication, Service, Maintenance
Download: 52.4 mb, 349 pages
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Download: Starting 1994 Maintenance Manual
Covers
Mercedes Series 124, 129, 140, 202
Inspections, Adjustments, Lubrication, Service, Maintenance
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Owner Operation Videos
These videos are part of the R129 Info-access Course (part number: TT-2806-CD). This course was released to the public by Mercedes-Benz USA..
R129 removable hard top
- Installing the hard top
- Removing the hard top
- Manually Removing the hard top (if the automatic system is broken)
Roll bar and hydraulics
- Removing the rear storage compartment cover
- Removing the paneling covering the roll bar / top hydraulics
- Removing the rear carpet to get to the hydraulic control units
- Overview of the roll bar
- Roll bar components
- Roll bar operation
R120 seating
- Overview of seat safety
- Removing the seat cushion, back cushion, side panel, seat belt cover, and lower trim panel
- Removing the seat belts and the seat frame / rails
- Seat belt sensor
R129 dash removal
- Removing the wood trim over the center console
- Removing the center console assembly (including armrest compartment)
- Removing the eyeglasses compartment (including lock assembly) and center A/C vent
- Removing the passenger airbag, instrument cluster, side air vents, light switch, and parking brake
- About the instrument cluster
- Steering column and other areas to check before removing dash
- Removing the ignition
- About the shifter
R129 door adjustment and removal
- Removing the exterior lock and door handle
- Removing the interior door panel
- Removing the door mirror covers
- Door adjustment / fitment
R129 soft top disassembly
- Headliner removal
- Seals, weatherstrip, B-pillar
- Weatherstripping, canvas, rails
- Canvas removal
- Video 5
- Video 6
- Video 7
- Video 8
- Video 9
- Video 10
- Video 11
- Video 12
- Video 13
- Video 14
Other information
- Overview of passive security
- Overview of suspension
- Overview of the M104 (300SL)
- Overview of the M119 (500SL)
- A/C Light
- Crankshaft position sensor signals
- Hall effect sensor
- Variable cam timing
