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Remove/Install Lower Liftgate Trim - AR72.20-P-6617ME

Model 167 

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Shown except code M036 (Maybach version) 

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
Topical note  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
  Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS   AH80.61-P-0001-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).    
2 Remove handle (2) at removal opening (arrow A). Model 167 except code M036 (Maybach version) AR72.20-P-6620-01ME 
    SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
3 Unclip lower tailgate trim (1) starting at lower area and remove until electrical connectors can be accessed. SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
4 Release and disconnect electrical connectors and remove lower tailgate trim (1). IMPORTANT The number of electrical connectors varies according to vehicle equipment.  
INSPECT Check     
5 Check catch hooks of lower tailgate trim (1) for damage. If there is a problem,

Replace bottom liftgate trim (1).
 
INSTALLING Install     
6 Install the handle (2) in the lower liftgate trim (1). Model 167 except code M036 (Maybach version) AR72.20-P-6620-01ME 
7 Connect electrical connectors, position lower tailgate trim (1) on tailgate and clip in starting at upper area. IMPORTANT The number of electrical connectors varies according to vehicle equipment.  
INSPECT Check     
8 Check that handle (2) is firmly seated on lower tailgate trim (1). Model 167 except code M036 (Maybach version) AR72.20-P-6617-01MFA 
Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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