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Adjust Engine Hood - AR88.40-P-3020LW

Model 205 

Model 213, 238 

Model 253 

Model 293 

Shown on right side of vehicle on Model 205 

G14173060Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on right side of vehicle on Model 205 

G14173061Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on right side of vehicle on Model 205 

G14173062Courtesy 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
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
INSPECT Check     
1 Check adjustment of hood (7). Model 213 AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE
    Model 205, 253, 293 AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
    Model 238 AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
    Model 205 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01BB 
    Model 205 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01BB 
    Model 205 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01BB 
    Model 205 Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose Engine hood *BE60.00-P-1004-01BB 
    Model 205 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01BB 
    Model 213 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01GA 
    Model 213 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01GA 
    Model 213 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01GA 
    Model 213 Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose Engine hood *BE60.00-P-1004-01GA 
    Model 213 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01GA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01HA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01HA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01HA 
    Model 238 Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose Engine hood *BE60.00-P-1004-01HA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01HA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01OA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01OA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01OA 
    Model 293 Hood to continuous reflector strip *BE60.00-P-1006-01OA 
    Model 293 Hood to radiator grille *BE60.00-P-1007-01OA 
    SPECIAL TOOL
Feeler gauge
Fig 1
  Rough adjustment in lateral and longitudinal direction     
2 Loosen left and right screw (9). Model 205
 
Model 213, 238
 
Model 253
 
3 Loosen screws (11) on left and right hinge (1) and adjust hood (7) in the transverse and longitudinal direction. Model 205 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01BB 
    Model 205 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01BB 
    Model 205 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01BB 
    Model 205 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01BB 
    Model 213 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01GA 
    Model 213 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01GA 
    Model 213 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01GA 
    Model 213 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01GA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01HA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01HA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01HA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01HA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01OA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01OA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01OA 
    Model 293 Hood to continuous reflector strip *BE60.00-P-1006-01OA 
    Model 293 Hood to radiator grille *BE60.00-P-1007-01OA 
    SPECIAL TOOL
Feeler gauge
Fig 1
4 Tighten screws (11) on left and right hinge (1). TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Attachment, hinge to body
*BA88.40-P-1001-01N 
5 Tighten left and right screw (9). Model 205
 
Model 213, 238
 
Model 253
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Screw/nut, hood lifter to body
*BA91.60-P-1002-02A 
  Fine adjustment in lateral and longitudinal direction     
6 Release cover (8) in the area of the left and right hinge (1). Model 205  
7 Loosen nuts (10) on left and right hinge (1) and adjust and hood (7) in the transverse and longitudinal direction. Model 205 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01BB 
    Model 205 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01BB 
    Model 205 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01BB 
    Model 205 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01BB 
    Model 213 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01GA 
    Model 213 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01GA 
    Model 213 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01GA 
    Model 213 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01GA 
    Model 238.3 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01HA 
    Model 238.3 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01HA 
    Model 238.3 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01HA 
    Model 238.3 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01HA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to fender *BE60.00-P-1001-01OA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01OA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01OA 
    Model 293 Hood to continuous reflector strip *BE60.00-P-1006-01OA 
    Model 293 Hood to radiator grille *BE60.00-P-1007-01OA 
    SPECIAL TOOL
Feeler gauge
Fig 1
8 Tighten nuts (10) on left and right hinge TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Attachment, 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 off windshield (4) in area of the screw (2 with a felt strip (3). Felt strip *BR00.45-Z-1150-02A 
11.1 Release drip rail (5) in the area of the windshield (4). Model 205, 213, 238  
11.2 Remove drip rail (5). Model 253
 
Model 293
AR88.80-P-4000LW
12 Remove retaining clip (6). Model 205  
13 Loosen screws (2) on the left or right hinge (1) and adjust height of Engine hood (7).    
14 Tighten screw (2) on the left and right hinge (1). TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Attachment, 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, 213, 238  
16.2 Install drip rail (5). Model 253
 
Model 293
AR88.80-P-4000LW
17 Remove felt strip (3) from the windshield (4).    
  Adjust height at front     
18 Completely screw in left and right stop buffer (14).    
19 Adjust height of Engine hood (7) by turning the nut (13) on the left and right hood catch upper part (12). Model 205 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01BB 
    Model 205 Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose Engine hood *BE60.00-P-1004-01BB 
    Model 205 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01BB 
    Model 213 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01GA 
    Model 213 Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose Engine hood *BE60.00-P-1004-01GA 
    Model 213 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01GA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01HA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose *BE60.00-P-1003-01HA 
    Model 238 Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose Engine hood *BE60.00-P-1004-01HA 
    Model 238 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1005-01HA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to headlamp *BE60.00-P-1002-01OA 
    Model 253 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01FA 
    Model 293 Engine hood to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01OA 
    Model 293 Hood to continuous reflector strip *BE60.00-P-1006-01OA 
    Model 293 Hood to radiator grille *BE60.00-P-1007-01OA 
    SPECIAL TOOL
Feeler gauge
Fig 1
20 Mark left and right stop buffer (14) in contact area of Engine hood (7) with chalk.    
21 Remove stop buffers (14) until Engine hood (7) makes contact with stop buffers (14) when closed. IMPORTANT
A chalk mark must be visible on the Engine hood (7).
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22 Remove stop buffers (14) by a quarter revolution. IMPORTANT
To avoid vibrations, the hood (7) is subjected to slight tension.
 
23 Repair paint damage in the area around the hinges (1) and the hood catch upper sections (12) with primer filler and touch-up paint pen. If paint damage occurs when adjusting.  
    IMPORTANT
Use only primer filler and paints approved by Daimler AG: https://xentryportaLi.daimler.com 
 
24 Protect area around the hinges (1) and hood catch upper sections (12) against corrosion. Cavity preservation (free of solvents), 1 liter *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 Model 205.4
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
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253.3 Model 253.1/9
BE60.00-P-1001-01FA Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3, 0 (±0, 5) 3, 0 (±0, 5)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 213.0/1 Model 213.2
BE60.00-P-1001-01GA Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3 (±0, 5) 3 (±0, 5)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.3 Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1001-01HA Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3 (±0, 5) 3 (±0, 5)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 293
BE60.00-P-1001-01OA Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4 (±0, 5)
    For picture, see   -
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 Model 205.4
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
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253.3 Model 253.1/9
BE60.00-P-1002-01FA Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 14, 5 (+2/-1, 5) 14, 5 (+2/-1, 5)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 213.0/1 Model 213.2
BE60.00-P-1002-01GA Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 5, 2 (±1, 5) 5, 2 (±1, 5)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.3 Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1002-01HA Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 7, 5 (±1, 5) 7, 5 (±1, 5)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 293
BE60.00-P-1002-01OA Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B1" mm 6 (±1, 5)
    For picture, see   -
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 Model 205.4
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
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253.3 Model 253.1/9
BE60.00-P-1003-01FA Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 4, 5 (+1/1, 5) 4, 5 (+1/1, 5)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 213.0/1 Model 213.2
BE60.00-P-1003-01GA Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose Dimension "C" mm 3, 6 (±0, 8) 3, 6 (±0, 8)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.3 Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1003-01HA Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose Dimension "C" mm 3, 5 (±0, 5) 3, 5 (±0, 5)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 293
BE60.00-P-1003-01OA Engine hood to bumper Dimension "B2" mm 2 (±1)
    For picture, see   -
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 Model 205.4
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 213.0/1 Model 213.2
BE60.00-P-1004-01GA Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose, Engine hood Dimension "C"   1 (±1) 1 (±1)
  For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.3 Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1004-01HA Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose, Engine hood Dimension "C1" mm 1, 5 (±1) 1, 5 (±1)
For picture, see     AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
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 Model 205.4
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 213.0/1 Model 213.2
BE60.00-P-1005-01GA Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 3, 8 (±1) 3, 8 (±1)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE AR60.00-P-0700-01LWE
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.3 Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1005-01HA Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 4, 5 (±1) 4, 5 (±1)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 293
BE60.00-P-1006-01OA Hood to continuous reflector strip Dimension "C" mm 6 (±1, 5)
    For picture, see   -
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 293
BE60.00-P-1007-01OA Hood to radiator grille Dimension "D" mm 7 (±1, 5)
    For picture, see   -
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA88.40-P-1001-01N Attachment, hinge to body Nm 10 10
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 238 Model 253
BA88.40-P-1001-01N Attachment, hinge to body Nm 10 10
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 293
BA88.40-P-1001-01N Attachment, hinge to body Nm 10
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA88.40-P-1002-01N Attachment, hinge to Engine hood Nm 10 10
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 238 Model 253
BA88.40-P-1002-01N Attachment, hinge to Engine hood Nm 10 10
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 293
BA88.40-P-1002-01N Attachment, hinge to Engine hood Nm 10
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA88.40-P-1008-01N Attachment, hinge upper part to hinge lower part Nm 23 23
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 238 Model 253
BA88.40-P-1008-01N Attachment, hinge upper part to hinge lower part Nm 23 23
ENGINE HOOD

Number Designation Model 293
BA88.40-P-1008-01N Attachment, hinge upper part to hinge lower part Nm 23
ENGINE HOOD LIFTER

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA91.60-P-1002-02A Screw/nut, hood lifter to body Nm 10 10
ENGINE HOOD LIFTER

Number Designation Model 238 Model 253
BA91.60-P-1002-02A Screw/nut, hood lifter to body Nm 10 10
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G14173063Courtesy 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
BR00.45-Z-1150-02A Felt strip A 000 983 89 10