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Remove/install front door - AR72.10-P-0500E

MODEL 202 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Remove/Install Components - Model 202 (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Remove/Install Components - Model 202 (2 Of 2)
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REMOVING Remove     
1 Open crank window IMPORTANT Open front door  
2 Remove cover (1) and open connector lock (11) by turning toward inside. SPECIAL TOOL Fig 5
3 Remove seal (2) and unscrew bolt (13)    
4 Unscrew bolts (3) and slightly pull door away from A-pillar NOTES Hold door with 2nd mechanic Avoid damaging paint.  
5 Unclip protective tube (4) from A-pillar and pull out connector (11) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
6 Remove front door and set down NOTES Avoid damaging paint  
NOTES When replacing a door perform seam sealing, cavity preservation and align doors When replacing a door ↓
Check rubber seal for corrosion and clean if necessary
 
    Treat door frame in area of contact surface of rubber seal with MB body sealant
Cavity preservation after repairs
*BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
    Stretching of doors AR72.10-P-0700E 
INSTALLING Install     
7 Move front door installation position NOTES Avoid damaging paint  
8 Install connector (11) and close lock by turning toward outside    
9 Clip in protective tube (4)    
10 Position front door to centering screws (5) with hinges and screw on with bolts (3) and tighten. TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA72.10-P-1001-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA72.10-P-1002-01A 
11 Install cover (1)    
12 Screw door catch to A-pillar with bolt (13) and tighten TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA72.10-P-1003-01A 
13 Remove seal (2)    
14 Check gap dimensions at door all the way around SPECIAL TOOL
IMPORTANT Gaps dimensions at hoods, doors and covers ↓
Fig 4
    Model 202.01/02/033/12/13 AR60.00-P-0700-01E
    Model 202.07/08/093/18/19 AR60.00-P-0700-01EA
    IMPORTANT If applicable, adjust front door AR72.10-P-0550E 
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES, GAP DIMENSIONS AT HOODS, DOORS AND COVERS

Number Designation Model 202.01/02/033/12/13 Model 202.07/08/093/18/19
BE60.00-P-1002-01A Gap dimension Front door to A-pillar Dim. "B" mm 6.0 (+1) 6.0 (+1)
Front door to fender Dim. "H" mm 5.0 (+1) 5.0 (+1)
Front door to rear door Dim. "I" mm 6.0 (+1) 6.0 (+1)
Front door to roof Dim. "C" mm 6.0 (+1) 6.0 (+1)
Rear door to upper side section Dim. "D" mm 6.0 (+1) -
Rear door to lower side section Dim. "J" mm 5.0 (± 0.5) 5.0 (± 0.5)
Fender to A-pillar Dim. "Q" mm - -
Front door to rear fender Dim. "P" mm - -
Fig., see AR60.00-P-0700-01E AR60.00-P-0700-01EA
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT DOOR

Number Designation Model 202
BA72.10-P-1001-01A Bolt to door hinge Nm 37
BA72.10-P-1002-01A Centering screw to door hinge on A-pillar Nm 25
BA72.10-P-1003-01A Bolt to door catch on A-pillar Nm 25
Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Feeler Gage (129 589 03 21 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Socket Wrench (140 589 00 09 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Preservation agent A 000 986 72 70 05