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Remove/install radiator grille - AR88.40-P-4001GZ

MODEL 164.1 up to model year 2008 

MODEL 164.8 up to model year 2009 

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Grille Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 164.1
G10119169Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 164.1 

REMOVING Removing     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1 Open engine hood AR88.40-P-1000GZ 
2 Remove expansion rivets (2)    
3 Release radiator grille (1) IMPORTANT Press catch lugs (3) on inside of radiator grille (1) downward with suitable tool.  
4 Push lower area of radiator grille (1) toward rear and remove    
INSTALLING Install     
5 Put on radiator grille (1) and push toward front IMPORTANT The catch lugs (3) should catch audibly in radiator grille (1).  
6 Install expansion rivets (2) IMPORTANT If required, adjust gap dimension.  
  *BE60.00-P-1004-01P 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
7 Close engine hood IMPORTANT If required, adjust gap dimension. AR88.40-P-1000GZ 
*BE60.00-P-1003-01P 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 164.1 Model 164.8
BE60.00-P-1003-01P Gap dimension Door sill molding to front door Dimension "G" mm 6 (±1) 6, 0 (±1, 0)
Rear door to rear fender Dimension "H" mm 4.5 (±0.5) 4, 5 (±1, 0)
Front door to A-pillar Dimension "I" mm 4.5 (±0.5) 4, 5 (±1, 0)
Fender to side headlamps Dimension "J" mm 4 (±1) 4, 0 (±1, 0)
Engine hood to front grille Dimension "K" mm 6 (±1.5) 6, 0 (±1, 0)
  See picture      
      AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
BE60.00-P-1004-01P Gap dimension Rear door to C-pillar Dimension "L" mm 4.5 (±0.5) 4, 5 (±1, 0)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "M" mm 4 (±1) 4, 0 (±1, 0)
Bumper to headlamp Dimension "N" mm 4 (±1) 4, 0 (±1, 0)
Front grille to bumper Dimension "O" mm 6 (±1.5) -
tail lamp to rear-end door Dimension "P" mm 5 (±0.5) 5.0 (±1.0)
  See picture      
      AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07469060Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA