Mercedes - Benz Vito & V-Class Petrol & Diesel Models

Book excerpt: Series 638 - /Engines Covered - Petrol;4 Cylinders Types 111.950 1998 cc & 111.980 2295cc - Diesel CDI:4 Cal Types 611.980 2148cc |Owners edition. This Owners Edition - Workshop Manual covers the following Mercedes-Benz Vito and V-Class petrol and diesel powered vehicles spanning model years 2000 to 2003. The petrol model 113 with 130 b.h.p. engine (type 111) and the three diesel models 108 CDI, 110 CDI and 112 CDI, all fitted with the latest common rail 2.2 litre diesel engines. Depending on the version, the power units have outputs of 82 b.h.p., 102 b.h.p. and 122 b.h.p. respectively. In Sections 0 and 1 can be found further details of the various models and engines dealt with here. This manual has been written for the practical owner who wants to maintain their vehicle in first-class condition and carry out the bulk of their own servicing and repairs. Comprehensive step-by-step instructions are provided for service and overhaul operations to guide the reader through what might otherwise be unfamiliar and complicated tasks and hundreds of illustrations are included to amplify the text. With the aid of this manual, many aspects of service, overhaul and repair are within the scope of an owner with a reasonable degree of mechanical aptitude. Some operations however demand more skill. Other jobs require the use of special tools and in some cases, testing facilities and techniques that are not generally available. Only you can judge whether a job is within your capabilities. We do however try to assist the reader to come to an informed decision. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is correct, it is obviously not possible to guarantee complete freedom from errors or omissions. Information to be found in the driver's handbook is not necessarily duplicated here and it is not possible within this volume to cover every aspect to be found in the manufacturer's own workshop manual which is of much greater size and complexity. However, it should be consulted if more detailed information is needed. Always remember that you are responsible for your own safety and that of others when working with you on a vehicle. Take particular care with safety-related systems like the brakes and steering and seek professional advice if in any doubt. Never work under a vehicle unless it is properly supported (a single jack is not enough). Take care with power tools, also regard as potentially harmful fuel, lubricants, solvents and sealers which should always be stored in labelled, sealed containers. Always obtain your spare parts from an officially appointed Mercedes-Benz dealer. With care and common sense, the practical owner can make an excellent job of maintenance and overhaul. The benefits include money saved and the satisfaction of work well done. You will be adding to your knowledge too, knowing more about the vehicle you own will help you to make logical decisions about what needs to be done, even if it does in some instances have to go into a professional repair shop. The Mercedes-Benz Vito and V-Class vehicles are built with care and precision. W regular care and maintenance they will provide long, reliable and faithful service.