Unfasten/Fasten Drip Rail In Area Of Windshield - AR88.80-P-4000MFA

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Model 177

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Shown on model 177

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Shown on model 177

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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 HANDS-FREE ACCESS		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove
1	Open hood.
2	Beginning at the bottom, unclip front drip rail (1), lift up, and pull out of the rear drip rail (6) in the direction of travel.	Carefully unclip the front drip rail (1). Otherwise, the front drip rail (1) will be damaged. Do not damage adjacent painted surfaces.
3	Unclip the rear drip rail (6) along the roof frame and place on a suitable mat.	Carefully unclip the rear drip rail (6). Otherwise, the rear drip rail (6) may be permanently deformed and must be replaced. Do not damage adjacent painted surfaces.
	Check
4	Check the retaining clamps (2) and the retaining clip (3) for damage and to ensure that they are seated correctly.	If damaged, ↓ Replace affected retaining clamps (2) and retaining clip (3).
5	Check retaining clamps (7) for any damage and to see if they are seated correctly.	If damaged, ↓ Replace affected retaining clips (7).
6	Check retaining tab (4) and guides (5) for damage.	If damaged, ↓ Replace front drip rail (1).
	Install
7	Position the retaining clamps (7) for the rear drip rail (6) on the holder (8) on the roof.	Check that the retaining clamps (7) are positioned correctly.
8	Clip the rear drip rail (6) beginning in the rear.	Be sure that the end cap of the rear drip rail (6) engages with the pins (9) in the roof. The end of the rear drip rail (6) must fit flush with the end of the roof. Check that the retaining clamps (7) are engaged correctly.
9	Insert the front drip rail (1) with the retaining tab (4) into the rear drip rail (6) and clip in below in the direction of travel.
10	Close hood.