Adjust rear door - AR72.12-P-0650A

MODEL 461.239/321/322/331/332/333/334/336/338 

MODEL 463.221/225/228/231/233/241/243/245/246/249/270/271/321/323/325/328/331/333/341 

MODEL 463.248 except CODE (979) Special protection version 

MODEL 463.237/346 up to model year 2013/model refinement package 2012 

MODEL 463.236 except CODE (979) Special protection version up to model year 2013/facelift 2012 

Fig 1: Identifying Door Hinges And Locking Wedge

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Adjust
1	Loosen bolts on bottom door hinge (1).
2	Loosen bolts on top door hinge (2).
3	Adjust gaps on rear door.	The closed rear door must have an even gap all around and the same protrusion in relation to the body. If necessary add or remove adjusting plates below the door hinge assemblies.	*BE72.12-P-1001-01A
4	Tighten bolts on bottom door hinge (1).		*BA72.12-P-1001-01I
5	Tighten bolts on top door hinge (2).		*BA72.12-P-1001-01I
6	Loosen bolt of locking wedge (3)
7	Adjust closing of rear door.	The closed door should have the same protrusion in relation to the body all the way around. Ensure that the door rubber seal makes uniform contact to prevent moisture from penetrating into the interior compartment.	*BE72.12-P-1001-01A
8	Tighten bolt for locking wedge (3).
9	Grease lock	Vaseline	*BR00.45-Z-1015-06A
10	Check rear door for adjustment and easy movement.	Open and close rear door several times.
11	Paint bolts on door hinge to match vehicle color.