Mercedes-Benz E-Class 1996-2002 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.

Repair guides

Change Car Air Filter

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–1h30
Change Car Battery

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Cabin Filter

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 2h00–3h00
Change Car Front Brake Pads

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h00–1h30
Change Car Handbrake Cable

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30–2h30
Change Car Rear Silencer

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h45–2h00
Change Car Water Pump

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h30–8h00
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 0h30–7h00
Change Car Clutch

Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–11h00
Change Car Fuel Filter

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–2h00
Change Car Glow Plugs

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 1h30–3h00
Change Car Oil Filter

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h30–1h00
Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30–5h00
Change Car Shock Absorbers

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–8h00
Change Car Spark Plugs

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 0h30–3h30
Change Car Turbo

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 3h30–24h00
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