17 | Bosch Booklet

Repair manuals of the time were rudimentary. They told you what to replace, but rarely how the system worked. Bosch Booklet 17 changed that. It contained:

Scanning websites like TDIclub.com or PeachParts (Mercedes) often have user-uploaded scans of Booklet 17. Be aware: Many of these are missing pages 11 through 18 (the hydraulic schematics) due to poor scanning. You need the complete 47-page document for it to be useful. bosch booklet 17