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Adjust Trunk Lid - AR88.50-P-0002MFA

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Model 118.3 

G16063922Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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
  Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS   AH80.61-P-0001-01A
INSPECT Check     
1 Check gap dimensions at trunk lid (5).   AR60.00-P-0700-01MFC
    Trunk lid to rear window *BE60.00-P-1023-01NA 
    Liftgate/trunk lid to inner tail lamp (bottom) *BE60.00-P-1021-01NA 
    Liftgate/trunk lid to inner tail lamp (top) *BE60.00-P-1020-01NA 
    Outside of taillamp to inside of taillamp *BE60.00-P-1019-01NA 
    Liftgate/trunk lid to bumper at rear *BE60.00-P-1016-01NA 
    Liftgate/trunk lid to side wall *BE60.00-P-1015-01NA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
REMOVING Remove     
2 Remove rear-end center-section trim.   AR68.30-P-4786MFV
3 Remove trunk lid trim (1).   AR68.30-P-8151MFV
4 Release electrical wiring harnesses (6, 7) in area of screws (8). SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 2
  Adjust     
5 Release screws (8) at left and right hinge bracket.    
6 Adjust trunk lid (5) in longitudinal and transverse direction.   AR60.00-P-0700-01MFC
    Trunk lid to rear window *BE60.00-P-1023-01NA 
    Liftgate/trunk lid to inner tail lamp (bottom) *BE60.00-P-1021-01NA 
    Liftgate/trunk lid to inner tail lamp (top) *BE60.00-P-1020-01NA 
    Outside of taillamp to inside of taillamp *BE60.00-P-1019-01NA 
    Liftgate/trunk lid to bumper at rear *BE60.00-P-1016-01NA 
    Liftgate/trunk lid to side wall *BE60.00-P-1015-01NA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
7 Tighten screws (8) at left and right hinge bracket. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, hinge bracket to trunk lid *BA88.50-P-1001-03C 
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
8 Repair paint damage in area around hinge brackets with primer filler and/or touch-up paint pen.    
Topical note  General notes on touch-up applicators and paint spray cans IMPORTANT Use only primer filler and paints approved by Daimler AG: https://xentryportal.i.daimler.com AH98.00-P-9409-06A
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
9 Protect area around hinge brackets against corrosion.    
Topical note  Notes on cavity preservation   AH97.20-P-0001-01B
    Cavity preservation (free of solvents), 1 liter *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
10 Fully screw in stop buffers (2).    
11 Release screws (3) of lock striker (4).    
12 Adjust height of trunk lid (5) by moving lock striker (4). IMPORTANT Trunk lid (5) must be flush with rear fenders. AR60.00-P-0700-01MFC
    Liftgate/trunk lid to bumper at rear *BE60.00-P-1016-01NA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
13 Tighten screws (3) of lock striker (4). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, lock striker to body *BA88.50-P-1004-03C 
INSTALLING Install     
14 Attach electrical wiring harnesses (6, 7) in area of screws (8).    
15 Install trunk lid trim (1).   AR68.30-P-8151MFV
16 Install rear-end center-section trim.   AR68.30-P-4786MFV
  Adjust     
17 Mark stop buffers (2) in contact area with chalk.    
18 Unscrew stop buffers (2) until trunk lid (5) is resting on stop buffers (2) in closed status. IMPORTANT A chalk mark is visible on contact surface of trunk lid (5).  
19 Release stop buffers (2) by a quarter turn. IMPORTANT The trunk lid (5) is distorted slightly to prevent vibrations.  
  Calibrate     
20 Calibrate rear 360° camera with vehicle diagnosis system. Model 118.3
with code 501 (360° camera)
 
REFER TO SELF DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-06MFA
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 118.3
BE60.00-P-1015-01NA Liftgate/trunk lid to side wall Dimension "M" mm 3, 5 (±1)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01MFC
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 118.3
BE60.00-P-1016-01NA Liftgate/trunk lid to bumper at rear Dimension "N" mm 6 (±1)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01MFC
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 118.3
BE60.00-P-1019-01NA Outside of taillamp to inside of taillamp Dimension "Q" mm 3, 5 (-0.5/+1)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01MFC
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 118.3
BE60.00-P-1020-01NA Liftgate/trunk lid to inner tail lamp (top) Dimension "R" mm 1 (±0, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01MFC
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 118.3
BE60.00-P-1021-01NA Liftgate/trunk lid to inner tail lamp (bottom) Dimension "S" mm 1, 5 (-0, 5/+1)
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 118.3
BE60.00-P-1023-01NA Trunk lid to rear window Dimension "U" mm 7, 0 (± 2, 0)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01MFC
TRUNK LID

Number Designation Model 118
BA88.50-P-1001-03C Bolt, hinge bracket to trunk lid Nm 10
TRUNK LID

Number Designation Model 118
BA88.50-P-1004-03C Screw/bolt, lock striker to body Nm 9
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G13669471Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)
G16051052Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Cavity preservation (free of solvents), 1 liter A 000 986 72 70 10