Remove/install rear door hinge - AR72.12-P-2660LW

Model 205.0/1/2 

Model 253 

Shown on model 205.0 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Hinge Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 205.0

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Door Hinge Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 205.0

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Shown on MODEL 205.0 with CODE 299 (PRE-SAFE® system) 

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Door Hinge Remove/Install Components

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Fig 4: Identifying Rear Door Hinge Remove/Install Components

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	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
	Remove
1	Mark installation position of rear door (1) in relation to rear fender and rocker panel with adhesive tape (10)
2	Open front door and rear door (1)
3	Completely lower side window in rear door (1)
4	Move front seat to end position toward front
5	Loosen upper paneling (7)		AR68.30-P-4700LW
		Do not remove belt end fitting.
6	Remove bottom paneling (8)	When removing lower hinge (3).
			AR68.30-P-4700LW
7	Install seat belt retractor (9) or left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (A76) or right front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (A76/1)	When removing lower hinge (3).
			AR91.40-P-1010LW
		Do not disconnect electrical connectors.
8.1	Remove cap and unscrew grub screw (2.3) three turns	When removing upper hinge (2).
8.2	Unscrew grub screw (3.3) three turns	When removing lower hinge (3).
9	Close rear door (1)
10	Mark installation position of B-pillar hinge leaf (2.2 or 3.2) and installation position of rear door hinge leaf (2.1 or 3.1) (arrows B)
11	Remove bolts (11 or 12)	Always replace upper hinge (2) and lower hinge (3) only separately. Otherwise the rear door (1) as well as other vehicle parts can be damaged.
12	Unscrew nuts (4 or 5)	Always replace upper hinge (2) and lower hinge (3) only separately. Otherwise the rear door (1) as well as other vehicle parts can be damaged.
13.1	Loosen B-pillar hinge leaf (2.2), remove rear door hinge leaf (2.1) and remove B-pillar hinge leaf (2.2)	When removing upper hinge (2). To remove rear door hinge leaf (2.1), fold up upper hinge (2) to disengage arrest (arrow A).
13.2	Loosen B-pillar hinge leaf (3.2), remove rear door hinge leaf (3.1) and remove B-pillar hinge leaf (2.2)	When removing lower hinge (3).
14	Remove seal (13 or 14) from B-pillar (6) and clean B-pillar (6) in this area.	Cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1025-04A
	Install
15	Insert B-pillar hinge leaf (2.2) with seal (13)	When installing upper hinge (2).
16	Insert rear door hinge leaf (2.1) into B-pillar hinge leaf (2.2)	When installing upper hinge (2). To remove rear door hinge leaf (2.1), fold up upper hinge (2) to disengage arrest (arrow A).
17	Tighten screws/bolts (11) up to stop	When installing upper hinge (2).
18	Screw in nuts (4) up to stop	When installing upper hinge (2).
19	Align rear door hinge leaf (2.1) using markings (arrow B) and tighten bolts (11)	When installing upper hinge (2).
		Bolt, hinge to rear door	*BA72.12-P-1001-01R
20	Correct installation position of rear door (1) using adhesive strips (10) and tighten nuts (4).	When installing upper hinge (2). Helper required. It is necessary to press the rear door hinge leaf (2.1) and B-pillar hinge leaf (2.2) together while tightening.
		Nut, hinge to B-pillar	*BA72.12-P-1002-01R
21	Insert B-pillar hinge leaf (3.2) with seal (14)	When installing lower hinge (3).
22	Insert rear door hinge leaf (3.1) into B-pillar hinge leaf (3.2)	When installing lower hinge (3).
23	Tighten screws/bolts (12) up to stop	When installing lower hinge (3).
24	Screw in nuts (5) up to stop	When installing lower hinge (3).
25	Align rear door hinge leaf (3.1) using markings (arrow B) and tighten bolts (12)	When installing lower hinge (3).
		Bolt, hinge to rear door	*BA72.12-P-1001-01R
26	Correct installation position of rear door (1) using adhesive strips (10) and tighten nuts (5).	When installing lower hinge (3). Helper required. It is necessary to press the rear door hinge leaf (3.1) and B-pillar hinge leaf (3.2) together while tightening.
		Nut, hinge to B-pillar	*BA72.12-P-1002-01R
	Check
27	Open rear door (1) and close again
28	Check gap dimensions at rear door (1)		AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
		Dimensions "H, I, J".
		Model 205.0/1 Model 205.2Front door to rear door	*BE60.00-P-1009-01BB
		Model 205.0/1 Model 205.2Rear door to side section, bottom	*BE60.00-P-1010-01BB
		Model 205.0/1 Model 205.2Front door cover to rear door cover	*BE60.00-P-1011-01BB
		Model 253Front door to rear door	*BE60.00-P-1007-01FA
		Model 253Rear door to side piece	*BE60.00-P-1008-01FA
		Model 253Front door cover to rear door cover If necessary: ↓ Adjust rear door (1).	*BE60.00-P-1009-01FA
			AR72.12-P-0650LW
	Install
29	Repair paint damage at corresponding bolt heads
	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
30	Protect rear door (1) or B-pillar (6) in area of upper hinge (2) and lower hinge (3) against corrosion	Wax for engine compartment (400 ml spray can)	*BR00.45-Z-1018-05A
31	Tighten grub screw (2.3 or 3.3)	Grub screw for hinge separation	*BA72.10-P-1003-01W
32	Repair paint damage on grub screws (2.3 or 3.3)
33	Install cap on grub screw (2.3)	When installing upper hinge (2).
34	Install seat belt retractor (9) or left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (A76) or right front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (A76/1)	When installing lower hinge (3).	AR91.40-P-1010LW
35	Install bottom paneling (8)	When installing lower hinge (3).
			AR68.30-P-4700LW
36	Fasten top paneling (7)		AR68.30-P-4700LW