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Mercedes Slk Years 1997-2004 (MK 1, R170)

Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How do you replace the roof of the Mercedes SLK?

In order to replace the sky of the Mercedes SLK, you need to partially lift the convertible top by pressing the button located on the central tunnel of the …read all…
Posted on 22 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
Schema and location of the fuse boxes for the Mercedes SLK.

Today's guide will show us the layout and positioning of the fuse boxes in the Mercedes SLK, in simple steps. First, we open the car's engine hood and start …read all…
Posted on 24 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How to replace the instrument panel bulbs in the Mercedes SLK?

In this tutorial, we can see how to replace the instrument panel bulbs in the Mercedes SLK, a very simple operation. First of all, make sure the key is not …read all…
Posted on 4 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
Where is the fuse box located in the 1998 Mercedes SLK?

Thanks to the instructions described in this new mini guide, you will finally be able to locate the box that contains the various fuses for your 1998 Mercedes …read all…
Posted on 26 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How do you reset the Service light on the Mercedes SLK?

To reset the Service indicator light on the Mercedes SLK, you need to turn on the instrument cluster by turning the key inside the ignition switch: once the …read all…
Posted on 19 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How to replace the bulbs of the overhead light in the Mercedes SLK?

In this tutorial, we can see how to replace the bulbs of the ceiling light in the Mercedes SLK, an extremely simple and fast operation. First of all, make sure …read all…
Posted on 18 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How do you replace the hydraulic pistons for the roof on the Mercedes SLK?

In order to replace the hydraulic pistons of the convertible top on the Mercedes SLK, you must first remove the covers that cover the pistons located at the …read all…
Posted on 7 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
Where is the fuse for the instrument panel located in the Mercedes SLK?

In case the fuse of the instrument panel of our Mercedes SLK suddenly stops working, the first thing we can do is check the condition of the respective fuses …read all…
Posted on 3 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
Where are the fuses located in the Mercedes Slk?

There are two fuse boxes in the Mercedes Slk, one in the passenger compartment located on the side of the dashboard where the door rests (on the left side for …read all…
Posted on 27 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How do you set the clock on the Mercedes SLK?

To set the clock on the Mercedes SLK, you need to turn on the instrument panel by turning the key in the ignition block. Once the panel is on, you can use the …read all…
Posted on 27 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How to reset the service on the Mercedes Slk R170?

The procedure for resetting the service on the Mercedes Slk R170 is divided into two phases which both last about 10 seconds each. During the first phase we …read all…
Posted on 21 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How to disassemble the washer fluid reservoir in the Mercedes SLK?

In this tutorial we can see how to remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir in the Mercedes SLK, an extremely simple and fast operation. First of all we …read all…
Posted on 2 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How to disassemble the door panel in the Mercedes SLK?

In this tutorial we can see how to remove the door panel in the Mercedes SLK, an extremely simple and fast operation. First of all, open the door in question, …read all…
Posted on 6 December 2022 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How to change the remote control battery of the Mercedes Slk

In this guide, let's find out the steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the remote control battery of the Mercedes Slk. First, we take our remote …read all…
Posted on 16 November 2022 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How to reset the service warning light on a Mercedes SLK R170

Let's see through this video tutorial how to reset the service warning light on a first generation Mercedes SLK, produced from 1997 to 2004. We start by …read all…
Posted on 12 October 2022 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How do you replace the timing belt on the Mercedes SLK?

In order to replace the timing belt of the Mercededs SLK you have to go to open the hood and in particular you will need to access the left side of the engine …read all…
Posted on 20 August 2022 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How to synchronize the remote control of the Mercedes SLK?

In this short tutorial we can see how to synchronize the remote control of the Mercedes SLK, an extremely simple and fast operation, to be carried out for …read all…
Posted on 27 July 2022 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
Mercedes Slk fuse box diagram

On this car model of the German house there are two fuse boxes, the first is located in the passenger compartment on the left side of the dashboard, while the …read all…
Posted on 3 June 2022 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How to replace the license plate bulb on the Mercedes SLK R170

In this new mini guide concerning the Mercedes SLK r170 we will describe a simple and effective method that will allow you to replace the license plate bulb in …read all…
Posted on 19 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Slk (1997-2004 / R170, MK 1)
How to replace the speaker of the Mercedes Slk

Here we describe how to proceed to replace the original woofers present in the car with a more performing model but maintaining the same dimensions and …read all…
Posted on 6 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to set the time on the Peugeot 308

If we need to change the time on this car we can follow the instructions given in this video tutorial and read the instructions below. First of all, access the driver's seat and turn on the ignition. On the right multifunction lever there are the controls with the arrows to scroll the various menu functions and scroll the various functions up to "display adjust", after which press the button behind the lever to change the time, once set the new value press again the key with the arrow indication and modify the minutes in this way the work will be completed.

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