Line up rear window in the body opening - AR67.20-P-2000-04SXS

Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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Aid of helper is required for positioning, aligning and lifting the rear-end window (1). Position the suction lifting device in the upper third of the rear-end window (1) so that the lifted rear-end window (1) is parallel to the C-pillars. Otherwise, the edges of the rear-end window (1) could hit against the body flange when installing and break. When aligning the rear-end window (1), check the gap (C) between the top splinter guard strip (3) and rear-end window (1) and gap (C) between the side splinter guard strips (4) and rear-end window (1) and adjust if required. It is absolutely necessary to ensure that gap (C) is maintained, otherwise, the rear-end window (1) can be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Gap Between Splinter Guard Strips On A-Pillar And Rear-End Window

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Fig 3: Installing & Aligning Rear-End Window

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1. Glue two window rubber window spacers (2) to the left and right body flange.

   Rubber window spacers (2) are 5 mm high. Dimension (B) is approx. 100 mm.

2. Form five plasticine balls with a diameter of 5 mm and position uniformly distributed over the entire length of the top splinter guard strip (3).

   The plasticine balls later serve for determining the gap between the top splinter guard strip (3) and rear-end window (1).

3. Carefully install rear-end window (1) with suction lifting device and suction cup tools and align centered between C-pillars and dimension (A).

   Dimension (A) determines the distance between the top edge of the shaped rubber gasket and rear edge of the roof. Suction lifting device, cup suction tool, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com

4. Check the transition (D) between the rear-end window (1) and rear edge of the roof with a straight edge (7).

   The transition (D) should be flush and should not deviate more than 1 mm upward or downward.

5. Check gap between side splinter guard strips (4) and rear-end window (1).

   Gap should be 1 to 3 mm.

   Fig 4: Checking Position Of Rear-End Window

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6. Carefully lift rear-end window (1) with suction lifting device and cup suction tools.
7. Measure height of compressed plasticine balls (5).

   The height of the compressed plasticine balls (5) is simultaneously the present gap dimension (C) between the top splinter guard strip (3) and rear-end window (1).

8. Change height of rubber window spacers (2), according to gap dimension (C) measured.

   Only when gap (C) is not within tolerance. Gap (C) should be 1 to 3 mm.

   Ensure that transition (D) is flush or does not deviate upward or downward by more than 1 mm. If the gap dimensions (C) are not achieved when the transition (D) is maintained, it is necessary to adjust the appropriate gap dimension (C) by removing or replacing spacer washers (8) (always observe separate repair instructions).

9. Check gap dimensions (C) at top splinter guard strip (3) and side splinter guard strip (4) again and correct if required.

   Only when it is necessary to correct gap dimension (C).

10. Mark installation position of aligned rear-end window (1), as shown, with two strips of adhesive tape (6).
11. Carefully cut through strips of adhesive tapes (6) at top of shaped rubber gasket for rear-end window 1).
12. Carefully lift rear-end window (1) with suction lifting device and cup suction tools.