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Adjust Liftgate - AR72.20-P-0002FRX

Model 290 

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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 HANDS-FREE ACCESS   AH80.61-P-0001-01A
INSPECT Check     
1 Check gap dimensions at liftgate (1).   AR60.00-P-0900-01FRX
    Panoramic roof to liftgate *BE60.00-P-1022-01KA 
    Roof to liftgate *BE60.00-P-1021-01KA 
    Liftgate to fender *BE60.00-P-1018-01KA 
    Liftgate to outer tail lamp *BE60.00-P-1015-01KA 
    Liftgate to bumper *BE60.00-P-1013-01KA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
  Adjusting in x-direction (X) and y-direction (Y)     
2 Remove electrical liftgate drive unit.   AR72.29-P-5590FRX 
3 Unfasten screws (4) at left/right hinge (3).    
4 Adjust liftgate (1) in the x-direction (X) or y-direction (Y). IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.  
    Panoramic roof to liftgate *BE60.00-P-1022-01KA 
    Roof to liftgate *BE60.00-P-1021-01KA 
    Liftgate to fender *BE60.00-P-1018-01KA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
5 Tighten loosened screws (4) on hinges (3). IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, hinge to liftgate *BA72.20-P-1002-02O 
6 Repair paint damage on screws (4) with appropriate touch-up paint pen.    
  Adjusting in Z-direction (Z)     
7 Remove headliner.   AR68.30-P-4300FRX
8 Remove damping above screws (2).    
9 Unfasten screws (2) at left/right hinge (3).    
10 Adjust transition between liftgate (1) and roof or panoramic roof in z-direction (Z). IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.
Top edge of liftgate (1) must be flush with the roof or panoramic roof.
 
    Panoramic roof to liftgate *BE60.00-P-1022-01KA 
    Roof to liftgate *BE60.00-P-1021-01KA 
11 Tighten screws (2) on hinges (3). IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, hinge to body-in-white *BA72.20-P-1001-02O 
12 Repair paint damage on screws (2) with appropriate touch-up paint pen.    
  Adjusting the gap dimension of the liftgate to the bumper or tail lamp     
13 Completely screw the stop buffers (5) into the liftgate (1) (arrow B).    
14 Adjust the stop buffers (5) (arrows A, B) so that the liftgate (1) closes and the gap dimension are correct. IMPORTANT The stop buffers (5) must make contact with the bodyshell.  
    Liftgate to bumper *BE60.00-P-1013-01KA 
    Liftgate to outer tail lamp *BE60.00-P-1015-01KA 
15 Carefully close liftgate (1) and open again. IMPORTANT Ensure the liftgate (1) closes correctly.  
  Adjusting the transitions to the edges of the fenders and the D-pillars     
16 Remove rear-end center-section trim.   AR68.30-P-4787FRX
17 Unfasten screws (7) at lock striker (6).    
18 Adjust transition between liftgate (1) and edges of fender and D-pillars by moving lock striker (6). IMPORTANT Liftgate (1) must be flush with edges of fender and D-pillars.  
19 Tighten screws (7) on lock striker (6). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, door lock to liftgate/body-in-white *BA72.20-P-1004-02O 
INSTALLING Install     
20 Install electric liftgate drive unit. When the liftgate (1) was adjusted in the x-direction (X) or y-direction (Y).  
      AR72.29-P-5590FRX 
21 Install rear-end center-section trim. If the lock striker was adjusted.  
      AR68.30-P-4787FRX
22 Install damping above screws (2). When the liftgate (1) was adjusted in the z-direction (Z).  
23 Install headliner. When the liftgate (1) was adjusted in the z-direction (Z).  
      AR68.30-P-4300FRX
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 290
BE60.00-P-1013-01KA Liftgate to bumper Dimension "J" mm 5 (±1, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0900-01FRX
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 290
BE60.00-P-1015-01KA Liftgate to outer tail lamp Dimension "L1" mm 4, 5 (±1, 0)
Dimension "L2" mm 5 (±1, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0900-01FRX
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 290
BE60.00-P-1018-01KA Liftgate to fender Dimension "O" mm 3, 5 (±1, 0)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0900-01FRX
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 290
BE60.00-P-1021-01KA Roof to liftgate Dimension "R1" mm 5, 0 (±1, 0)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0900-01FRX
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 290
BE60.00-P-1022-01KA Panoramic roof to liftgate Dimension "R2" mm 5, 5 (-1, 5/+1, 0)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0900-01FRX
LIFTGATE

Number Designation Model 290 except code U94/U99 Model 290 with code U94/U99
BA72.20-P-1001-02O Bolt, hinge to body-in-white Nm 40 40
LIFTGATE

Number Designation Model 290 except code U94/U99 Model 290 with code U94/U99
BA72.20-P-1002-02O Bolt, hinge to liftgate Nm 40 40
LIFTGATE

Number Designation Model 290 except code U94/U99 Model 290 with code U94/U99
BA72.20-P-1004-02O Screw, door lock to liftgate/body-in-white Nm 9 9
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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