Remove/install upper tank cover - AR64.20-P-1080V: Notes

MODEL 171 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Tank Cover Bolts And Nuts

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MODIFICATION NOTES

13.6.06

Bolt, tank cover to floor cross member

Model 171

*BA47.10-P-1010-01B

	Removing
	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.
	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.
	Risk of fire and explosion caused by machining/treating magnesium components	Keep away from ignition sources and open flames.
1	Close Vario roof	The tank cover can only be removed when the Vario roof is closed. In event of malfunction close Vario roof mechanically, see: ↓
		Close Vario roof manually	AR77.30-P-6235V
2	Positioning trunk lid to assembly position		AR88.50-P-5000-01V
3	Open retractable trunk partition	See Operator's Manual
4	Remove retractable trunk partition		AR68.50-P-3000V
5	Remove spare tire paneling
6	Remove center trunk paneling	Bottom center trunk paneling	AR68.30-P-4810V
		Upper center trunk paneling	AR68.30-P-4810VA
7	Detach equipment bridges and move toward rear
8	Loosen bolts (1) on tank cover and unscrew
9	Loosen nuts (2) on tank cover and unscrew
10	Remove tank cover
	Install
11	Install tank cover	When installing tank cover the vehicle should be positioned on its wheels
12	Position bolts (1) and nuts (2) on tank cover
13	Move bottom tank cover to position	If the tank cover is installed improperly (at an angle), malfunction can occur: The divider comes out of the catch and no longer actuates the trunk partition "closed" limit switch (S69/10), so that the Vario roof can no longer be closed when stored. Press button tank cover forward against stop, if necessary use rubber hammer as aid. Hold in position and tighten bolts (arrows).
14	Tighten bolts (1) on tank cover	Observe bolt pattern, see: ↓
		Tank cover bolt diagram	AR64.20-P-1080-01V
		Bolt of upper tank cover to Vario roof crossmember	*BA47.10-P-1009-01B
		Bolt of tank cover to floor crossmember	*BA47.10-P-1010-01B
15	Tighten nuts (2) on tank cover	Observe bolt pattern, see: ↓
		Tank cover bolt diagram	AR64.20-P-1080-01V
		Nut of tank cover to side longitudinal member at the top	*BA47.10-P-1011-01B
16	Position and fasten equipment bridges
17	Install cover in middle of trunk	Bottom center trunk paneling	AR68.30-P-4810V
		Upper center trunk paneling	AR68.30-P-4810VA
18	Install cover on spare tire
19	Install trunk lid partition		AR68.50-P-3000V
20	Close trunk divider	See Operator's Manual
21	Check Vario roof for proper function

FUEL TANK

Number	Designation		Model 171
BA47.10-P-1009-01B	Bolt, upper tank cover to Vario roof cross member	Nm	6
BA47.10-P-1010-01B	Bolt, tank cover to floor cross member	Nm	10
BA47.10-P-1011-01B	Nut, tank cover to upper side longitudinal member	Nm	6