LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mercedes Benz >> 2018 >> GLC300 Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Exterior Body Panels >> Doors - 253 Chassis - 1 Of 2 >> Testing & Repair >> Remove/Install Liftgate >> Remove/Install Liftgate - AR72.20-P-1020LW

Remove/Install Liftgate - AR72.20-P-1020LW

Model 205.2 

Model 213.2 

Model 253.1/9 

Model 293 

MODIFICATION NOTES

16.07.2019 If necessary, mark electrical connectors of left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11), added. Operation step 8  
16.07.2019 Remove the rear spoiler, added. Operation step 13  
G12941096Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on MODEL 205.2 

G12941097Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on MODEL 205.2 

G12941098Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 205.2 with code 890 (EASY-PACK liftgate) 

G12941099Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on MODEL 205.2 

  Risk of fire and explosion  caused by ignition of window washing fluid or antifreeze and their vapors. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing window washing fluid or antifreeze or inhaling their vapors. Risk of injury  or physical irritations caused by contact of window washing fluid or antifreeze with eyes, mucous membranes or skin. Wear protective clothing and tight-fitting safety glasses. No open flames, fire or ignition sources. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and skin. When working with window washing fluids or antifreeze, do not eat, drink, or smoke. Do not inhale vapors and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area. Store window washing fluid and antifreeze leak free in safely closed original containers and out of the reach of children. AS82.35-Z-0001-01A
WARNING 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
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels. AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
  Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS   AH80.61-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove tailgate trim TOP (2). Model 205.2, 213.2 AR72.20-P-6631LWS
    Model 253.1/9 AR72.20-P-6631LWG 
    Model 293 AR72.20-P-6631EQ
2 Mechanically lock rotary tumbler at tailgate lock using a suitable screwdriver. IMPORTANT Otherwise, the liftgate (1) can no longer be opened when the electrical lines are disconnected.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Before adjusting the liftgate (1), unlock the rotary tumbler on the liftgate lock.
 
3 Unclip cover (4) and remove.    
4 Remove brackets (5) at hinges.    
5 Pull left and right protective sleeve (6) out of tailgate (1). NOTES
Carefully pull out protective grommets (6).
Otherwise, the electrical lines inside will be damaged.
 
6 Unscrew nut (7) and remove ground line.    
  Notes on the use of paint scraping nuts on ground connections   AH00.19-P-1000-20A
    IMPORTANT Model 253.1, 253.9 (except 253.99)
Remove three ground lines from the liftgate (1).
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 205.2 Left tailgate ground point BA00.19-P-1036-01E
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 253.1, 253.9 (except 253.99) Right liftgate ground connection *BA00.19-P-1034-01E 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 253.1/9 Right tailgate ground point *BA00.19-P-1039-01E 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 253.1/9 Upper right liftgate ground point *BA00.19-P-1040-01E 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 213.2 Left tailgate ground point BA00.19-P-1010-02A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 293 Right tailgate ground point BA00.19-P-1029-02F
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 293 Upper right liftgate ground point BA00.19-P-1030-02F
7 Pull off elbow fitting (8) from spray nozzle and unclip washer fluid line (9) at tailgate (1).    
8 If necessary, mark electrical connectors of left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11). IMPORTANT The number of electrical connectors may vary depending on the equipment.  
9 Unlock and disconnect electrical connectors of left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11).    
10 Expose left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11) at tailgate (1). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Pay attention to correct routing.  
11 Guide left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11) out of tailgate (1). NOTES
Carefully guide out left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11).
Otherwise, the left electrical wiring harness (10) and the right electrical wiring harness (11) will be damaged.
 
12 Open retainer (12) using a suitable screwdriver and remove ball head (13) from hinge. Model 205.2, 213.2, 253.1/9, 293
with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)
 
13 Remove rear spoiler. Model 205.2
Model 213.2
Model 253.1/9
 
      AR72.20-P-4000LW 
14 Remove center brake lamp. Model 205.2, 253.1/9, 293 AR82.10-P-5375LWS
    Model 213.2
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Install center brake lamp only after adjusting liftgate (1).
AR82.10-P-5376LWT
15 Remove pneumatic springs from tailgate (1).   AR72.20-P-2832LW 
16 Remove support from tailgate (1). SPECIAL TOOL Support Fig 1
17 Unscrew screws (14) and remove tailgate (1). IMPORTANT Helper required.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, liftgate hinge to liftgate *BA72.20-P-1002-02N 
18 Install in the reverse order.    
  Adjust     
19 Adjust gap dimensions at tailgate (1). Model 205.2, 213.2, 253.1/9 AR72.20-P-0002LW 
    Model 293 AR72.20-P-0002EQ
20 Perform function check of the electrical consumers of the liftgate (1).    
GROUND POINTS

Number Designation Model 213
BA00.19-P-1010-02A Left tailgate ground point W8/1 Nm 10
GROUND POINTS

Number Designation Model 293
BA00.19-P-1029-02F Right tailgate ground point W8/2 Nm 10
GROUND POINTS

Number Designation Model 293
BA00.19-P-1030-02F Upper right liftgate ground point W8/12 Nm 10
GROUND POINTS

Number Designation Model 253 (except 253.99)
BA00.19-P-1034-01E Right liftgate ground connection W32/6 Nm 10
GROUND POINTS

Number Designation Model 205
up to model year 2019
Model 205
as of model year 2019
BA00.19-P-1036-01E Left tailgate ground point W8/4 Nm 10 9
GROUND POINTS

Number Designation Model 253 (except 253.99) Model 253.99
BA00.19-P-1039-01E Right tailgate ground point W8/2 Nm 10 10
GROUND POINTS

Number Designation Model 253 (except 253.99) Model 253.99
BA00.19-P-1040-01E Upper right liftgate ground point W8/12 Nm 10 10
LIFTGATE

Number Designation Model 205.2 Model 213.2
BA72.20-P-1002-02N Bolt, liftgate hinge to liftgate Nm 34 34
LIFTGATE

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA72.20-P-1002-02N Bolt, liftgate hinge to liftgate Nm 32 32
Fig 1: Identifying Support (170 589 04 63 00)
G11129177Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA