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

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Model 205.4, 

Model 207.4, 

Model 238.4 

Modification notes 

MODIFICATION NOTES

14.10.2019 Method modified.    
G14173070Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on Model 205.4 at left side of vehicle with removed Trunk lid 

G14173071Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on Model 205.4 

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
INSPECT Check     
1 Check gaps. Model 205.4 AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
    Model 207.4 AR60.00-P-0700-01EC
    Model 238.4 AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
    Model 205.4 Trunk lid to fender at rear, top *BE60.00-P-1012-01BB 
    Model 205.4 Trunk lid to bumper *BE60.00-P-1014-01BB 
    Model 205.4 Soft top compartment lid to Trunk lid *BE60.00-P-1035-01BB 
    Model 205.4 Outside of tail lamp to inside of tail lamp *BE60.00-P-1022-01BB 
    Model 207.4 Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1003-01W 
    Model 207.4 Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1005-01W 
    Model 238.4 Trunk lid to fender at rear, top *BE60.00-P-1009-01HA 
    Model 238.4 Trunk lid to bumper *BE60.00-P-1011-01HA 
    Model 238.4 Soft top compartment lid to Trunk lid *BE60.00-P-1022-01HA 
    Model 238.4 Outside of tail lamp to inside of tail lamp *BE60.00-P-1014-01HA 
    SPECIAL TOOL
Feeler gauge
Fig 1
REMOVING Remove     
2 Remove rear-end center-section trim. Model 205.4,
 
Model 207.4,
 
Model 238.4
 
AR68.30-P-4785LW
3 Release screws (2) of lock striker (3).    
4 Remove covers (9). If the Trunk lid (1) is adjusted in the longitudinal or transverse direction.  
5 Disconnect link rods (10) from ball pin at left and right hinge (5). Model 205.4,
 
Model 238.4
If the Trunk lid (1) is adjusted in the longitudinal or transverse direction.
 
6 Remove nuts (11) at left and right torsion spring unit (12). Model 205.4,
 
Model 238.4
If the Trunk lid (1) is adjusted in the longitudinal or transverse direction.
 
7 Remove torsion spring unit (12) on left and right. Model 205.4,
 
Model 238.4
If the Trunk lid (1) is adjusted in the longitudinal or transverse direction.
 
  Adjustment in longitudinal and/or transverse direction     
8 Release screws (4) at left and right hinge (5).    
9 Adjust Trunk lid (1) in longitudinal and/or transverse direction. Model 205.4 Trunk lid to fender at rear, top *BE60.00-P-1012-01BB 
    Model 205.4 Soft top compartment lid to Trunk lid *BE60.00-P-1035-01BB 
    Model 205.4 Outside of tail lamp to inside of tail lamp *BE60.00-P-1022-01BB 
    Model 207.4 Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1003-01W 
    Model 207.4 Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1005-01W 
    Model 238.4 Trunk lid to fender at rear, top *BE60.00-P-1009-01HA 
    Model 238.4 Soft top compartment lid to Trunk lid *BE60.00-P-1022-01HA 
    Model 238.4 Outside of tail lamp to inside of tail lamp *BE60.00-P-1014-01HA 
    SPECIAL TOOL
Feeler gauge
Fig 1
10 Tighten screws (4) at left and right hinge TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Model 207.4 Mount, hinge lever to body
*BA88.50-P-1001-01E 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Model 205.4, Model 238.4 Bolt, mounting console to body
*BA88.50-P-1003-03A 
  Adjust height     
11 Fully screw in stop buffers (6).    
12 Release screws (7) on left and right.    
13 Adjust height of Trunk lid (1) relative to soft top compartment cover. IMPORTANT
Upper edge of Trunk lid (1) must be flush with soft top compartment cover and fenders.
 
14 Tighten screws (7) on left and right. TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Model 205.4, Model 238.4 Bolt, hinge bracket to Trunk lid
*BA88.50-P-1001-03A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Model 207.4 Nut/Bolt, hinge lever to Trunk lid
*BA88.50-P-1002-01E 
15 Adjust height of Trunk lid (1) relative to bumper by moving lock striker (3). IMPORTANT
Upper edge of Trunk lid (1) must be flush with fenders.
 
    Model 205.4 Trunk lid to bumper *BE60.00-P-1014-01BB 
    Model 207.4 Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1003-01W 
    Model 238.4 Trunk lid to bumper *BE60.00-P-1011-01HA 
    SPECIAL TOOL
Feeler gauge
Fig 1
16 Align lock striker (3) so that centered with Trunk lid lock and tighten screws (2).    
17 Mark stop buffers (6) in contact area with chalk.    
18 Screw in stop buffers (6) in small steps until Trunk lid (1) rests on stop buffers (6) in closed condition. IMPORTANT
A chalk mark must be visible on contact surface.
 
19 Unscrew left and right stop buffer (6) by one quarter turn. IMPORTANT
To prevent vibrations, the Trunk lid (1) is slightly tensioned.
 
INSTALLING Install     
20 Repair paint damage in area of hinges (5) with primer filler and/or touch-up paint pen. IMPORTANT
Use only primer filler and paints approved by Daimler AG: https://xentry.daimler.com 
 
21 Install torsion spring unit (12) on left and right. Model 205.4,
 
Model 238.4
If the Trunk lid (1) has been adjusted in the longitudinal or transverse direction.
 
22 Attach and tighten nuts (11) at left and right torsion spring unit (12). Model 205.4,
 
Model 238.4
If the Trunk lid (1) has been adjusted in the longitudinal or transverse direction.
 
23 Attach link rods (10) at left and right hinge (5). Model 205.4,
 
Model 238.4
If the Trunk lid (1) has been adjusted in the longitudinal or transverse direction.
 
24 Install covers (9). If the Trunk lid (1) has been adjusted in the longitudinal or transverse direction.  
25 Install rear-end center-section trim. Model 205.4, 207.4, 238.4
 
Model 205.4,
 
Model 238.4
AR68.30-P-4785LW
  Calibrate     
26 Calibrate rear 360° Camera with vehicle diagnosis system. Model 205.4, 207.4, 238.4 with code 501 (360° camera)  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS   Model 205.4 with code 501 (360° Camera) AD00.00-P-2000-04B
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS   Model 207.4 with code 501 (360° Camera) AD00.00-P-2000-04A
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS   Model 238.4 with code 501 (360° Camera) AD00.00-P-2000-06LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation Model 207.4
BE60.00-P-1003-01W Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "H" mm 4 (±1)
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "I" mm 5, 5 (±2)
Rear fender to tail lamp Dimension "J" mm 2 (+1, 5/-1)
Tail lamp to bumper Dimension "K" mm 2 (±1)
Tail lamp, Trunk lid to tail lamp Dimension "L" mm 4 (±1)
  Picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01EC
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation Model 207.4
BE60.00-P-1005-01W Gap dimension Soft top compartment lid to rear fender Dimension "N" mm 4 (±1)
Soft top compartment lid to Trunk lid Dimension "O" mm 4 (+1, 5/-0, 5)
Wind deflector to A-pillar Dimension "P" mm 3, 5 (±1, 5)
Wind deflector to water deflector Dimension "Q" mm 2, 1 (±1)
  Picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01EC
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1009-01HA Trunk lid to fender at rear, top ' Dimension "K" mm 3 (+0, 5)
Dimension "K1" mm -
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1011-01HA Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "M1" mm 5, 5 (±1)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.4
BE60.00-P-1012-01BB Trunk lid to fender at rear, top Dimension "K" mm 3, 5 (+ 0, 5)
    Dimension "K1" mm -
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.4
BE60.00-P-1014-01BB Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "M" mm -
    Dimension "M1" mm 5, 5 (±1)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation     Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1014-01HA Outside of tail lamp to inside of tail lamp Dimension "T" mm 4 (±1)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.4
BE60.00-P-1022-01BB Outside of tail lamp to inside of tail lamp Dimension "T" mm 3, 5 (±1)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1022-01HA Soft top compartment lid to Trunk lid Dimension "Z4" mm 5 (±0, 5)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 205.4
BE60.00-P-1035-01BB Soft top compartment lid to Trunk lid Dimension "Z4" mm 5 (±0, 5)
    For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
TRUNK LID

Number Designation Model 207.4
BA88.50-P-1001-01E Mount, hinge lever to body Nm 10
TRUNK LID

Number Designation Model 205 Model 238
BA88.50-P-1001-03A Bolt, hinge bracket to Trunk lid Nm 12 10
TRUNK LID

Number Designation Model 207.4
BA88.50-P-1002-01E Nut/Bolt, hinge lever to Trunk lid Nm 10
TRUNK LID

Number Designation Model 205 Model 238
BA88.50-P-1003-03A Bolt, mounting console to body Nm 10 10
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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