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Adjust engine hood - AR88.40-P-3020LW

Model 205 

Model 253 

Shown on model 205 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Components - Shown On Model 205
G10135008Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 205 

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Hood Components - Shown On Model 205
G10135009Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 205 

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Hood Components - Shown On Model 205
G10135010DANGERDANGERINSPECTSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONSPECIAL TOOLTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONSPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANTDANGERIMPORTANTDANGERCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components Do not expose pyrotechnical components to temperatures above 100°C or 212. Disconnect current supply when working on such components. AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
INSPECT Check     
1 Check gap dimensions   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01BB 
Model 253 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01FA 
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01BB 
Model 253 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01FA 
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01BB 
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose, engine hood *BE60.00-P-1004-01BB 
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01BB 
Model 253 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01FA 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge
If necessary:

Perform the appropriate settings.
Figure
  Rough adjustment in lateral and longitudinal direction     
2 Loosen bolt (9) on left and right After removal, installation of hinge (1).  
3 Loosen bolts (11) on left and right hinge (1) and adjust engine hood (7) in lateral and longitudinal direction After removal, installation of hinge (1).  
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01BB 
Model 253 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01FA 
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01BB 
Model 253 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01FA 
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01BB 
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01BB 
Model 253 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01FA 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
4 Tighten bolts (11) on left and right hinge (1) After removal, installation of hinge (1).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Attachment of hinge to body *BA88.40-P-1001-01N 
5 Tighten bolt (9) on left and right After removal, installation of hinge (1).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, engine hood lifter to body *BA91.60-P-1002-02A 
  Fine adjustment in lateral and longitudinal direction     
6 Detach cover (8) in area of left and right hinge (1) Model 205  
7 Loosen nuts (10) on left and right hinge (1) and adjust engine hood (7) in lateral and longitudinal direction Model 205.0/1/2/3Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01BB 
Model 253Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01FA 
Model 205.0/1/2/3Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01BB 
Model 253 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01FA 
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01BB 
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01BB 
Model 253 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01FA 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
8 Tighten nut (10) on left and right hinge (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Attachment of hinge to engine hood *BA88.40-P-1002-01N 
9 Fasten cover (8) in area of left and right hinge (1) Model 205  
  Adjust height at rear     
10 Mask windshield (4) in area of bolt (2) with felt strips (3) Felt strip *BR00.45-Z-1150-02A 
11.1 Detach drip rail (5) in area of windshield (4) Model 205  
11.2 Remove drip molding (5) Model 253  
12 Remove retaining clip (6) Model 205  
13 Loosen bolts (2) on left or right hinge (1) and adjust height of engine hood (7)    
14 Tighten bolts (2) on left and right hinge (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Attachment of hinge upper part to hinge lower part *BA88.40-P-1008-01N 
15 Install retaining clip (6) Model 205  
16.1 Fasten drip rail (5) in area of windshield (4) Model 205  
16.2 Install drip rail (5) Model 253  
17 Remove felt strips (3) from windshield (4)    
  Adjust height at front     
18 Completely screw left and right stop buffer (14)    
19 Adjust height of engine hood (7) with nut (13) on top section of left and right engine hood catch (12) Model 205.0/1/2/3 Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose, engine hood *BE60.00-P-1004-01BB 
Model 205.0/1/2/3 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01BB 
Model 253 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01FA 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
20 Screw in or out left and right stop buffer (14) until engine hood (7) makes contact with the stop buffers (14) when closed IMPORTANT Install engine hood (7) with slight distortion to prevent vibration.  
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling paint vapors. No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated. AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
21 Repair paint damage in area of hinges (1) and engine hood lock top sections (12) with primer filler and touch-up paint pen If paint damage occurs when adjusting.
IMPORTANT
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 corrosion protection on flames or hot, glowing 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
22 Protect area around hinges (1) and engine hood lock top sections (12) against corrosion Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 l container) *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.0/1 Model 205.2
BE60.00-P-1001-01BB Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3 (±0, 5) 3 (±0, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.3
BE60.00-P-1001-01BB Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3 (±0, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253
BE60.00-P-1001-01FA Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3, 0 (±0, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.0/1 Model 205.2
BE60.00-P-1002-01BB Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 5, 5 (±1, 5) 5, 5 (±1, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.3
BE60.00-P-1002-01BB Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 5, 5 (±1, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253
BE60.00-P-1002-01FA Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 14, 5 (+2/-1, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.0/1 Model 205.2
BE60.00-P-1003-01BB Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose Dimension "C" mm 3, 5 (±1) 3, 5 (±1)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.3
BE60.00-P-1003-01BB Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose Dimension "C" mm 3, 5 (±1)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253
BE60.00-P-1003-01FA Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 4, 5 (+1/-1, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.0/1 Model 205.2
BE60.00-P-1004-01BB Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose, engine hood Dimension "C" mm 1 (±1) 1 (±1)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.3
BE60.00-P-1004-01BB Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose, engine hood Dimension "C" mm 1 (±1)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.0/1 Model 205.2
BE60.00-P-1005-01BB Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.3
BE60.00-P-1005-01BB Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 4 (±1)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 205 Model 253
BA88.40-P-1001-01N Attachment of hinge to body Nm 10 10
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 205 Model 253
BA88.40-P-1002-01N Attachment of hinge to engine hood Nm 10 10
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 205 Model 253
BA88.40-P-1008-01N Attachment of hinge upper part to hinge lower part Nm 23 23
ENGINE HOOD LIFTER

Number Designation Model 205 Model 253
BA91.60-P-1002-02A Screw/bolt, engine hood lifter to body Nm 10 10
Fig 4: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07469060Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 l container) A 000 986 72 70 05
BR00.45-Z-1150-02A Felt strip A 000 983 89 10