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Retrofit Mechanical Detachable Parts - AN31.11-P-8080-05LWG

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Model 253.9 

MODIFICATION NOTES

09.12.2015 Bolt, trailer hitch to longitudinal member reinforcement (short)   BA31.11-P-1001-01M
14.10.2019 Bolt, trailer hitch to longitudinal member reinforcement (short)   BA31.11-P-1001-01M
TRAILER COUPLING MECHANISM

Number Designation Model 253
BA31.11-P-1001-01M Bolt, trailer hitch to longitudinal member reinforcement (short) M12 Nm 120
TRAILER COUPLING MECHANISM

Number Designation Model 253
BA31.11-P-1002-01M Longitudinal member reinforcement for trailer hitch (short) to body Nut M12 Nm 120
Bolt M12 Nm 125
TRAILER COUPLING MECHANISM

Number Designation Model 253
BA31.11-P-1003-01M Bolt, longitudinal member reinforcement for trailer hitch (long) to body M10 Nm 70
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  1. Remove adhesive residue from the seals (arrows).
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  2. Model 253.9

    with code ME05 (Hybrid drive 85 kW-94 kW variant (incl. plug-in))

    Insert longitudinal member reinforcement (6) into left longitudinal frame member.

  3. Model 253.9

    with code ME05 (Hybrid drive 85 kW-94 kW variant (incl. plug-in))

    Screw in screws/bolts (4) finger-tight.

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  4. Model 253.9

    with code ME05 (Hybrid drive 85 kW-94 kW variant (incl. plug-in))

    Insert longitudinal member reinforcement (7) into right longitudinal frame member.

  5. Model 253.9

    with code ME05 (Hybrid drive 85 kW-94 kW variant (incl. plug-in))

    Screw in screws/bolts (4) finger-tight.

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  6. Remove stop plug (8) from rear center section.

    IMPORTANT The stop plug (8) is no longer required.

  7. Insert longitudinal member reinforcement (3) into right longitudinal frame member.
  8. Insert longitudinal member reinforcement (2) into left longitudinal frame member.
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  9. Screw on bolt (5) for right longitudinal member reinforcement (3) finger-tight.
  10. Screw in bolt (5) of left longitudinal member reinforcement (2) finger-tight.
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  11. Tighten nuts (15) finger-tight.
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  12. Position cross member (1) onto longitudinal member reinforcement (2, 3) and screw on bolts (13) finger-tight.

    IMPORTANT Helper required.

  13. Align trailer hitch.
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    IMPORTANT It is essential to observe the following tightening sequence.

  14. Model 253.9

    with code ME05 (Hybrid drive 85 kW-94 kW variant (incl. plug-in))

    Tighten screws/bolts (4) to specified torque TORQUE SPECIFICATION .

    G12817511Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  15. Model 253.9

    with code ME05 (Hybrid drive 85 kW-94 kW variant (incl. plug-in))

    Tighten screws/bolts (4) to specified torque TORQUE SPECIFICATION .

    G12817512Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  16. Tighten nuts (15) to specified torque TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
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  17. Tighten screws/bolts (5) to specified torque TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
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  18. Tighten bolts (13) at left and right to torque TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  19. Guide trailer hitch wiring harness (20) through rear center section into vehicle interior and fit grommet provided.
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