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2002 Mercedes E55

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 E55.

Model year20022001

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire size275-35ZR18: RearOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filterWA1040940104
Battery0009823308
Front wiper blades2108200245
Thermostat1122030076 alt 1122030275
Cabin air filter2108301018 alt 2108301118

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.4 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3781 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 60.6 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.20 lbs
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity5.20 oz

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)54.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-52.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance14-17 ohms
Engine Compression159-189 psi
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ 700 rpm, 43.5 @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket41 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.787 in / 1.22 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.767 in / 1.197 in

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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