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Retrofit exterior spare wheel holder - AZ88.30-P-0002A

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /172 /175 except CODE (U49) Styling package 

Fig 1: Identifying Retrofit Exterior Spare Wheel Holder Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Retrofit Exterior Spare Wheel Holder Components (2 Of 2)
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REMOVING Remove    
DANGER Lethal injuries  are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1 Place vehicle on lifting platform  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   AR00.60-P-1000GH
2
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR
Remove attachment part from outside of tailgate IMPORTANT As of VIN A289565, X754620 AR88.30-P-0300GH 
3
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR
Remove mount for attachment part from outside of tailgate IMPORTANT As of VIN A289565, X754620 AR88.30-P-0400GH 
4 Remove rear bumper    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR IMPORTANT Up to VIN A289564, X754619 AR88.20-P-2200GH 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR IMPORTANT As of VIN A289565, X754620 AR88.20-P-2200GK 
5 Remove mount for rear bumper IMPORTANT As of VIN A289565, X754620  
6 Remove left rear vent flap (27) NOTES Danger of breaking retaining lugs.
IMPORTANT Loosen side vent flap (arrows).
SPECIAL TOOL
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7 Disconnect connector for trailer hitch IMPORTANT Only on vehicles with trailer hitch (code 550) Connector is fastened to vehicle wiring harness (28) with adhesive tape.  
8 Remove rubber grommet (23)    
9 Remove emergency wheel IMPORTANT See Owner's Manual  
10 Remove emergency wheel carrier IMPORTANT Pull out locking spring on left side of emergency wheel carrier, push entire emergency wheel carrier to the left and detach on right from bearing bush.  
11 Remove lock of emergency wheel carrier (26) at frame cross member    
12
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR
Remove detachable parts of trailer hitch IMPORTANT Only on vehicles with trailer hitch (code 550) AR31.10-P-8000-01GH
  Convert     
13 Subsequent conditioning of bumpers IMPORTANT Up to VIN A289564, X754619 AZ88.30-P-0001-01C
IMPORTANT As of VIN A289565, X754620 AZ88.30-P-0001-01D
INSTALLING Install     
14 Insert mount on right (1) into frame cross member and attach with screws (2) NOTES Insert lug into hole at frame cross member.  
15 Attach reinforcement on right (3) and spacer tubes (4) to longitudinal frame member and attach hand-tight with screws (5) and nuts (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1009-01A 
16 Insert intermediate piece on left (7) into frame cross member and attach with screws (2) NOTES Insert lug into hole at frame cross member.  
17 Fit reinforcement on left (8) onto longitudinal frame member and attach hand-tight with screws (9) and nuts (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1008-01A 
18 Insert auxiliary cable harness of spare wheel carrier (24) into rubber grommet (23) IMPORTANTOn vehicles with trailer hitch (code 550):  Cut open free opening of rubber grommet, widen opening and lead through auxiliary cable harness (24).
IMPORTANTOn vehicles without trailer hitch:  Cut open short cable duct of rubber grommet, widen opening and lead through auxiliary wiring harness (24).
 
19 Insert wiring harness through hole and install rubber grommet (23)    
20 Connect connector (25) to retrofitted wiring harness (28) of vehicle    
21 Insert connector for trailer hitch IMPORTANT Only on vehicles with trailer hitch (code 550)  
22 Install right rear vent flap (27) NOTES Danger of breaking retaining lugs.  
23 Install mount for rear bumper IMPORTANT As of VIN A289565, X754620  
24 Install rear bumper    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR IMPORTANT Up to VIN A289564, X754619 AR88.20-P-2200GH 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR IMPORTANT As of VIN A289565, X754620 AR88.20-P-2200GK 
25 Fit on spare wheel carrier (10), insert plate (11) through frame cross member and attach with nuts (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1006-01A 
26 Insert screws (12) into bracket and screw on hand-tight TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1009-01A 
27 Tighten right mount (13) with nuts (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1007-01A 
28 Position cover for spare wheel (14) and insert wiring harness (15) through opening    
29 Fit on mounting bracket (16) and tighten with screws (17) and (18) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1010-01A 
30 Attach wiring harness (15) with clip (19) to mounting bracket (16) and insert into license plate lamp (20) and auxiliary stop lamp (21)    
31 Fit spare wheel onto mounting bracket (16) and screw tight with screws (22) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA40.10-P-1001-01A 
32 Close spare wheel carrier (10) and align    
33 Tighten all nuts and screws    
34 Plug together auxiliary wiring harness (24) and wiring harness at hinge of bracket    
35 Match up number plate to cover for spare wheel (14) and screw tight    
36 Install mount for attachment part to outside of tailgate IMPORTANT As of VIN A289565, X754620. Use mount with recess for spare wheel.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR AR88.30-P-0400GH 
37 Install attachment part at outside of tailgate IMPORTANT As of VIN A289565, X754620. Use attachment part with recess for spare wheel.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR AR88.30-P-0300GH 
38 Check function of spare wheel carrier and of lamps NOTES Lock must engage without any further pressure. The spare wheel should not make contact with the attachment part at the outside of the tailgate.  
39
REFER TO MAINTENANCE
Check setting of headlamps and set, if necessary   AP82.10-P-8260GH
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Wheels

Number Designation Model 163.113/128/ 136/154/157/ 172/175
BA40.10-P-1001-01A Wheel bolt Nm 150
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Detachable body components, underride guard

Number Designation Model 163 up to 31.8.01 Model 163 as of 1.9.01
BA88.30-P-1006-01A Nut, spare wheel carrier to frame cross member Nm 49 49
BA88.30-P-1007-01A Nut, bracket to frame cross member Nm 49 49
BA88.30-P-1008-01A Nut, reinforcement to frame cross member Nm 49 49
BA88.30-P-1009-01A Nut, reinforcement to longitudinal frame member Nm 49 49
BA88.30-P-1010-01A Screw, mounting bracket to spare wheel carrier Nm 25 25
Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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Parts ordering notes

Part no. Designation Quantity
B6 684 8306 Spare wheel mount, stainless steel, black 255 mm (up to A289564, X754619) (phased out, replaced by B6 688 0122) 1
B6 684 8332 Console, 225 mm (only in combination with B6 688 0119 or B6 684 8306) 1
B6 684 8333 Console, 255 mm (only in combination with B6 688 0119 or B6 684 8306) 1
B6 688 0119 Spare wheel mount, stainless steel, polished, 255 mm (up to A289564, X754619) (phased out, replaced by B6 688 0122) 1
B6 688 0120 Console, 255/275 mm (only in combination with B6 688 0122 or B6 688 0123) 1
B6 688 0121 Console, 225 mm (only in combination with B6 688 0122 or B6 688 0123) 1
B6 688 0122 Spare wheel mount, stainless steel, polished, 275 mm (up to A289564, X754619) 1
B6 688 0123 Spare wheel mount, stainless steel, polished, 275 mm (as of A289565, X754620) 1
B6 688 0124 Console, 255 mm (only in combination with B6 688 0123) 1
163 890 04 08 Covers of spare wheel (paint code) 1
163 740 03 10 Mount, attachment part at outside of tailgate 1
163 740 08 70 Attachment part at outside of tailgate (color code) 1