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Mercedes R 170 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 R170 200, 200 Kompressor, 230 Kompressor, 320 and 32 AMG vehicles that are available for download. Additionally, a production models timeline and statistics are provided.

Series (R170) 1996-2004 Production Models

Mercedes R170 Service Repair ManualsThe R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the first generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class range of compact luxury roadsters produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1996 and 2004 and included the 200, 200 Kompressor, 230 Kompressor, 320, and 32 AMG.

In the SLK-Class "SLK" stands for the company’s design mission to create a sportlich (sporty), leicht (light) and kurz (compact) roadsters.

Mercedes R170 Production SpecsThe R170 is based on a shortened platform of the W202 Mercedes C-Class. It was replaced by the Mercedes R171 SLK in 2004.

The R170 SLK wheelbase is identical to the 190SL and 300SL at 2,400 mm (94 in). The platform of the R170 Mercedes SLK is also used by the Chrysler Crossfire, which shares 80% of its components.

The SLK 200 was sold exclusively to Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and Turkey. The SLK 200 Kompressor with M111 supercharged engine replaced the SLK 200 in 2000. The SLK 230 Kompressor began production in July 1996 and housed the M111.973 engine, The SLK 320 was also introduced in 2000 sporting the M112 engine. The SLK 32 AMG M112 supercharged version was introduced in 2001, being a rival to the BMW M Roadster and Porsche Boxster S.

Production Statistics

Model Years Engine Power Torque Produced
SLK 200 96–2000 M111.946 2.0 L I4 100 kW (134 hp)
at 5,000 rpm
190 Nm (140 lb.ft)
at 3,700–4,500 rpm
44,846
SLK 200
Kompressor
96–2000 M111.943 2.0 L I4
supercharged
141 kW (189 hp)
at 5,300 rpm
270 Nm (199 lb.ft)
at 2,500–4,800 rpm
125,873
2000–04 M111.958 2.0 L I4
supercharged
120 kW (161 hp)
at 5,300 rpm
230 Nm (170 lb.ft)
at 2,500–4,800 rpm
SLK 230
Kompressor
96–2000 M111.973 2.3 L I4
supercharged
142 kW (190 hp)
at 5,300 rpm
280 Nm (207 lb.ft)
at 2,500–4,800 rpm
102,754
2000–04 M111.983 2.3 L I4
supercharged
145 kW (194 hp)
at 5,500 rpm
280 Nm (207 lb.ft)
at 2,500 rpm
SLK 320 2000–04 M112 E32 3.2 L V6 160 kW (215 hp)
at 5,700 rpm
310 Nm (229 lb.ft)
at 3,000–4,600 rpm
33,416
SLK 32 AMG 2001–04 M112 C32 3.2 L V6
supercharged
260 kW (349 hp)
at 6,100 rpm
450 Nm (332 lb.ft)
at 4,400 rpm
4,333

Mercedes R170 SLK Cutaway

R170 Engine / Transmission Combinations

170.435 => SLK 200 M111.946 GM: 717417, 717418 GA: 722602
170.444 => SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR M111.958 GM: 716622, 716630 GA: 722616
170.445 => SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR M111.943
170.447 => SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR JAPAN Engine: M111.973
170.449 => SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR M111.983 GM: 716622, 716630, 716662 GA:
170.449 => SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR M111.983 722616 USA
170.465 => SLK 320 M112.947 GM: 716660, 716667 GA: 722618
170.466 => SLK 32 AMG KOMPRESSOR M112.960 GA: 722641 USA

170 Series Owner/Service Manual Listings

Production Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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Mercedes R170 Workshop Manuals CDR170 1996-2004 Service Manual Collection
Engines, Transmissions, Climate Control, Electrical, Chassis, Body
Covers U.S. Models: SLK 230 Kompressor | SLK 320 | SLK 32 AMG
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Mercedes R170 Service Repair ManualsR170 1996-2004 Service Manual Collection
Engines, Transmissions, Climate Control, Electrical, Chassis, Body
Covers U.S. Models: SLK 230 Kompressor | SLK 320 | SLK 32 AMG
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Download: 1998 230 Owners Manual

Mercedes Benz 1998 R170 SLK 230 Owners Manual1998 Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor
Contents: 16.3mb, 143 pages, .pdf
Part No. 170 584 88 81

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Download: 2001 230 320 Owners Manual

Mercedes Benz 2001 R170 SLK 230 320 Owners Manual2001 Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor, 320
Contents: 22mb, 273 pages, .pdf
Part No. 170 584 18 96

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Download: 2002 230 320 32 AMG Owners Manual

Mercedes Benz 2002 R170 SLK 230 320 32 AMG Owners Manual2002 Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor, 320, 32 AMG
Contents: 23.1mb, 290 pages, .pdf
Part No. 170 584  57 96

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Download: 2003 230 320 32 AMG Owners Manual

Mercedes Benz 2003 R170 SLK 230 320 32 AMG Owners Manual2003 Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor, 320, 32 AMG
Contents: 26.6mb, 305 pages, .pdf
Part No. 170 584 22 97

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Download: 2004 230 320 32 AMG Owners Manual

Mercedes Benz 2004 R170 SLK 230 320 32 AMG Owners Manual2004 Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor, 320, 32 AMG
Contents: 28.6mb, 315 pages, .pdf
Part No. 170 584 35 97

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Download: M111 M112 Engine Service Manual

Mercedes R170 M111 M112 Engines Service ManualR170 M111 M112 Engine Service and Repair
Applications: R170 1986-2004
Models: SLK 230 Kompressor | SLK 320 | SLK 32 AMG
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Download: 722.6 / 716.6 Transmissions Manual

Mercedes R170 Transmissions Service ManualMercedes R170 1996-2004 Transmissions
W5A580 / 722.6 Automatic Transmission
716.6 Standard Manual Shift Transmission
Contents: 64.3mb, 557 pages, .pdf

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Download: 722.6 Transmission Manuals Collection

Mercedes W140 722.6 Transmission ManualMercedes 722.6, NAG1 5G-Tronic
Transmission Manual Collection
Troubleshooting, Service and Repair
Automatic 5 Speed Transmissions

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Download: Chassis and Body Manual

Mercedes R170 Chassis Body Service ManualR170 Chassis Body Service and Repair
Applications: R170 1986-2004
Models: SLK 230 Kompressor | SLK 320 | SLK 32 AMG
Download: 224mb, 3,171 pages, .pdf

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Download: Climate Control Manual

Mercedes R170 Climate Control Service ManualR170 Climate Control Service and Repair
Applications: R170 1986-2004
Models: SLK 230 Kompressor | SLK 320 | SLK 32 AMG
Download: 30mb, 227 pages, .pdf

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Download: Electrical Troubleshooting Manual

Mercedes R170 Electrical Troubleshooting ManualR170 Climate Control Service and Repair
Applications: R170 1986-2004
Models: SLK 230 Kompressor | SLK 320 | SLK 32 AMG
Download: 64.4mb, 590 pages, .pdf

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Online Electrical Manual

Mercedes R170 Online Electrical Troubleshooting ManualFREE: Web Based Application

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Supplements and Resources

  • Mercedes R170 Service Repair ManualsMercedes-Benz R170 Parts on ebay
  • MB R170 Equipment 2003 3.88mb, 18 pages, .pdf
  • MB R170 Specifications 2004 2.86mb, 23 pages, .pdf
  • MB R179 Parts Catalog 2.25mb, 128 pages, .pdf