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Replace complete front end assembly together with reinforcement - AR62.30-P-1570CW

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MODEL 204 

Shown on model 204.0 

Fig 1: Identifying Complete Front End Assembly Components (1 Of 3)
G00544561Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 204.0 

Fig 2: Identifying Complete Front End Assembly Components (2 Of 3)
G07741205Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Complete Front End Assembly Components (3 Of 3)
G00544562Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

17.8.07 Bolt, absorber mount on longitudinal member   *BA62.30-P-1001-02G 
  Bolt, crossmember mount on absorber Model 204 except 204.9 *BA62.30-P-1002-02G 
  Bolt, crossmember mount on absorber Model 204 except 204.9 *BA62.30-P-1002-02G 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
NOTES General information on body repair   AH60.00-N-0001-01A
1 Remove all detachable parts in repair area.    
2 Remove bolts (4.1 and 4.2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt for attaching striker *BA62.30-P-1003-02G 
3 Remove reinforcement strut to crossmember(4)    
4 Remove bolts (1.1 and 1.2)    
5 Remove center front reinforcement (1)    
6 Remove bolts (8.1, 8.2, 9.1 and 9.2)    
7 Remove right strut (8) and left strut (9)    
8 Unscrew bolts (2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, outer reinforcement to fender bracket *BA62.30-P-1004-02G 
9 Remove right outer reinforcement (2) and left outer reinforcement (3)    
10 Unscrew bolts (10.1, 11.1, 12.1 and 13.1) If installed!  
11 Remove right strut (12) and left strut (13) If installed!  
12 Unscrew bolts (6.1 and 7.1) Installation:  Tighten bolts (6.1 and 7.1) with specified torque after fitting work.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, crossmember mount on absorber
*BA62.30-P-1002-02G 
13 Remove front crossmember (5), right bracket (10) and left bracket (11) Right bracket (10) and left bracket (11) are not installed in all vehicles!  
14 Unscrew bolts (6.2 and 7.2) Installation:  Tighten bolts (6.2 and 7.2) with specified torque after fitting work
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, absorber mount on longitudinal member
*BA62.30-P-1001-02G 
15 Remove right absorber (6) and left absorber (7)    
16 Install in the reverse order    
17 Fit complete front end IMPORTANT Fit headlamp unit and bumper for adjustment work.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, absorber mount on longitudinal member
*BA62.30-P-1001-02G 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, crossmember mount to absorber *BA62.30-P-1002-02G 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt for attaching striker *BA62.30-P-1003-02G 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, outer reinforcement to fender bracket *BA62.30-P-1004-02G 
18 Adjust gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids Model 204.0/2/3 AR60.00-P-0700-01CW
    Model 204.9 AR60.00-P-0700-01WX
    Model 204.0/2/9 *BE60.00-P-1001-01U 
Model 204.3 *BE60.00-P-1001-01W 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 4
DANGER Risk of explosion  and poisoning  caused by solvent vapors and gasses. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes when working with anticorrosion agents Never spray anticorrosion agents on flames or glowing hot objects and keep them well away from all potential sources of ignition. Use them only in well-ventilated rooms; wear respiratory protection. AS97.00-Z-0001-01A
19 Apply wax preservation to connections on body IMPORTANT After adjustment operations as well as removal and installation of front end assembly parts with reinforcement.  
    Cavity sealant, solvent-free (1 l container) *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation       Model 204.0 Model 204.2
BE60.00-P-1001-01U Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to radiator grille Dimension "C" mm 6 (±1) 6 (±1)
    Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 4 (±1.5) 4 (±1.5)
    Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "E" mm 4.5 (±1) 4.5 (±1)
    Bumper to headlamp Dimension "F" mm 3 (±1) 3 (±1)
      See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01CW AR60.00-P-0700-01CW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation       Model 204.3
BE60.00-P-1001-01W Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4 (±1)
  Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to bumper Dimension "C" mm 6 (+1/-2)
    Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "D" mm 4.5 (+2/-1)
    Bumper to headlamp Dimension "E" mm 2.5 (±1.5)
      See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01CW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation       Model 204.9
BE60.00-P-1001-01U Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4 (±1)
  Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to radiator grille Dimension "C" mm -
    Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 6 (+3/-1)
    Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "E" mm 4 (+1.5/-1)
    Bumper to headlamp Dimension "F" mm 3 (+2/-1)
      See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01WX
FRONT END ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation     Model 204
BA62.30-P-1001-02G Bolt, absorber mount on longitudinal member Stage 1 Nm 90
    Stage 2 ∠° 90
BA62.30-P-1002-02G Bolt, crossmember mount on absorber Stage 1 Nm 28
    Stage 2 ∠° 135
BA62.30-P-1003-02G Bolt for attaching striker   Nm 10
BA62.30-P-1004-02G Bolt, outer reinforcement to fender bracket   Nm 10
Fig 4: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07741206Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Cavity sealant, solvent-free (1 l container) A 000 986 72 70 05