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Remove/install hydraulic cylinder for trunk lid actuation - AR77.37-P-3550RK

MODEL 231 

Depicted on left side 

Fig 1: Hydraulic Cylinder For Trunk Lid Actuation
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Shown on right side of removed cover panel (2) 

Fig 2: Hydraulic Cylinder For Trunk Lid Actuation - Shown On Right Side Of Removed Cover Panel
G11129198DANGERDANGERDANGERIMPORTANTREMOVINGINSTALLINGNOTESNOTESNOTESNOTESNOTESSPECIAL TOOLINSPECTCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of injury.  Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of the mechanism when the components are moving. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
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  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on sensor system for trunk lid opening/closing   AH80.61-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove rear center section paneling (1)   AR68.30-P-4785RK
2 Remove tubular frame limit switch (S186) Only on left hydraulic cylinder (4). AR77.39-P-3721RK 
3 Lift upper retainer (7) with suitable screwdriver and remove hydraulic cylinder (4) from tubular frame (9) NOTES
Do not remove upper retainer (7). Otherwise tension is lost.
 
4 Lift lower retainer (8) with suitable screwdriver and remove hydraulic cylinder (4) from rear center section (10) NOTES
Do not remove lower retainer (8). Otherwise tension is lost.
 
5 Remove hydraulic cylinder (4) with hydraulic lines connected (6) NOTES
The hydraulic lines (6) are very sensitive and should not be kinked.
Otherwise the hydraulic lines (6) can be damaged.
 
6 Move safety clips (5) with suitable tool (arrows) and remove upper and lower hydraulic line (6) from hydraulic cylinder (4) NOTES
The hydraulic lines (6) are very sensitive and should not be kinked.
Otherwise the hydraulic lines (6) can be damaged.
NOTES
Place rag below hydraulic line connections (6). Immediately plug hydraulic lines (6). Collect hydraulic oil flowing out in suitable vessel. Otherwise the vehicle interior can be soiled by hydraulic oil running out.
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug
Figure
7 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
8 Check oil level of hydraulic unit, correct if necessary   AR77.37-P-3501RK 
Fig 3: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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