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Adjust Rear-End Door - AR72.20-S-1032E

Model 447.6/7 

MODIFICATION NOTES

15.02.2024 Added: Check all component parts relevant for the adjustment of the rear-end doors for wear, damage and soiling. Operation step 1  
G16488365Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown On Model 447.6 on left rear-end door 

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 all component parts relevant for the adjustment of the rear-end doors for wear, damage and soiling. IMPORTANT The rear-end doors may be adjusted only if no problems have been identified.  
2 Check gap dimensions "IA", "IB", "IC", "ID", "IE" and "IF".   AR60.00-S-0700-01E
    HAND-HELD TESTER Model 447.6/7 except code W65 (Tailgate) except code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)
Adjust gap dimensions
*BE60.00-Z-1009-01KOJ 
    HAND-HELD TESTER Model 447.6/7 except code W65 (Tailgate) except code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)
Adjust gap dimensions
*BE60.00-Z-1010-01KOJ 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
REMOVING Remove     
3 Remove the cover from the rear-end door trim. Model 447.7 with code V23 (Interior trim, premium version) except code ZU7 (National version for Canada) except code ZU8 (National version for USA) AR72.20-S-6615-01E 
4 Remove inner trim at window frame of rear-end door. Model 447.7 with code V23 (Interior trim, premium version) except code ZU7 (National version for Canada) except code ZU8 (National version for USA)
Model 447.7 with code VK7 (Trim, rear door/liftgate, superior quality) with code ZU7 (National version for Canada)
Model 447.7 with code VK7 (Trim, rear door/liftgate, superior quality) with code ZU8 (National version for USA)
AR72.20-S-6630E 
5 Remove trim element at corner pillar. Model 447.6/7 with code W50 (Rear-end door, double-wing, 180 degrees without window)
Model 447.6/7 with code W54 (2-wing rear-end door, 270 degrees)
AR88.85-S-5474E
6 Remove paneling (5).    
7 Remove the trim in the area of the lock striker on the roof frame (7). Model 447.6/7 with code V36 (Panelling under roof)
SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge
Fig 2
8 Remove the trim in the area of the lock striker on the crossmember (10). Model 447.7 with code V33 (Floor covering in passenger compartment (carpeted)) with code W50 (Rear-end door, double-wing, 180 degrees without window)
Model 447.7 with code V41 (Carpeted floor in passenger compartment) with code W50 (Rear-end door, double-wing, 180 degrees without window)
AR68.30-S-4785E
  Adjust     
9 Loosen the screws (2, 3, 4, 8, 9).    
10 Adjust gap dimensions "IA", "IB", "IC", "ID", "IE" and "IF". IMPORTANT Adjust rear-end doors one after the other. AR60.00-S-0700-01E
    HAND-HELD TESTER Model 447.6/7 except code W65 (Tailgate) except code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)
Adjust gap dimensions
*BE60.00-Z-1009-01KOJ 
    HAND-HELD TESTER Model 447.6/7 except code W65 (Tailgate) except code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)
Adjust gap dimensions
*BE60.00-Z-1010-01KOJ 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
11 Tighten screws (3, 4). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, hinge to body *BA72.20-Z-1001-01KOJ 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, hinge to rear-end door *BA72.20-Z-1002-01KOJ 
12 Adjust the rear-end door so that it is flush by moving the lock striker on the roof frame (7) and the lock striker on the crossmember (10) horizontally and tighten the screws (8). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, lock striker to crossmember *BA72.20-Z-1008-01KOJ 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, lock striker to roof frame *BA72.20-Z-1009-01KOJ 
13 Move the door guides (1) until they come to rest on the door end stops (6) and tighten the screws (2, 9).    
INSPECT Check     
14 Close the rotary tumblers on door locks using a suitable tool, actuate the outer door handle or inside door handle and check whether the door locks open and engage correctly. If the rotary tumblers on the door locks do not close correctly,

adjust the door locks.
AR72.40-S-4411E 
15 Check gap dimensions "IA", "IB", "IC", "ID", "IE" and "IF".   AR60.00-S-0700-01E
    HAND-HELD TESTER Model 447.6/7 except code W65 (Tailgate) except code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)
Adjust gap dimensions
*BE60.00-Z-1009-01KOJ 
    HAND-HELD TESTER Model 447.6/7 except code W65 (Tailgate) except code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)
Adjust gap dimensions
*BE60.00-Z-1010-01KOJ 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge
If any deviations are found,

Repeat adjustment procedure.
Fig 1
INSTALLING Install     
16 Install the trim in the area of the lock striker on the crossmember (10). Model 447.7 with code V33 (Floor covering in passenger compartment (carpeted)) with code W50 (Rear-end door, double-wing, 180 degrees without window)
Model 447.7 with code V41 (Carpeted floor in passenger compartment) with code W50 (Rear-end door, double-wing, 180 degrees without window)
AR68.30-S-4785E
17 Install the trim in the area of the lock striker on the roof frame (7). Model 447.6/7 with code V36 (Panelling under roof)  
18 Install the trim element at the corner pillar. Model 447.6/7 with code W50 (Rear-end door, double-wing, 180 degrees without window)
Model 447.6/7 with code W54 (2-wing rear-end door, 270 degrees)
AR88.85-S-5474E
19 Install trim (5).    
20 Install the inner trim at the window frame of the rear door. Model 447.7 with code V23 (Interior trim, premium version) except code ZU7 (National version for Canada) except code ZU8 (National version for USA)
Model 447.7 with code VK7 (Trim, rear door/liftgate, superior quality) with code ZU7 (National version for Canada)
Model 447.7 with code VK7 (Trim, rear door/liftgate, superior quality) with code ZU8 (National version for USA)
AR72.20-S-6630E 
21 Install the cover on the rear-end door trim. Model 447.7 with code V23 (Interior trim, premium version) except code ZU7 (National version for Canada) except code ZU8 (National version for USA) AR72.20-S-6615-01E 
ADJUST GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 447, 448 except code W64, W65, W68 Model 447, 448 with code W64, W65, W68
BE60.00-Z-1009-01KOJ Adjust gap dimensions Left rear-end door to right rear-end door Dimension "IA" mm 6 (±1) -
Rear-end door to bumper at side Dimension "IB" mm 4, 5 (±1) -
Rear-end door to bumper at bottom Dimension "IC" mm 6 (±1, 5) -
Rear-end door to tail lamp Dimension "ID" mm 6, 4 (±1) -
Rear-end door to cover over tail lamp Dimension "IE" mm 6, 4 (±1) -
Rear-end door to roof frame Dimension "IF" mm 7 (±1, 5) -
Rear window in rear-end door, all-round Dimension "IG" mm 4 (±1) -
For picture, see   AR60.00-S-0700-01E -
ADJUST GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 447, 448 except code W64, W65, W68 Model 447, 448 with code W64, W65, W68
BE60.00-Z-1010-01KOJ Adjust gap dimensions Tail lamp to hinge of rear-end door Dimension "JA" mm 5 (±1) -
Tail lamp to bumper Dimension "JB" mm 2 (±0, 8) 2 (±0, 8)
For picture, see   AR60.00-S-0700-01E AR60.00-S-0700-01E
REAR-END DOOR

Number Designation Model 447.6/7 with code W54 Model 447.6/7 with code W50
BA72.20-Z-1001-01KOJ Bolt, hinge to body Nm 23 23
REAR-END DOOR

Number Designation Model 447.6/7 with code W54 Model 447.6/7 with code W50
BA72.20-Z-1002-01KOJ Bolt, hinge to rear-end door Nm 23 23
REAR-END DOOR

Number Designation Model 447.6/7 with code W54 Model 447.6/7 with code W50
BA72.20-Z-1008-01KOJ Bolt, lock striker to crossmember Nm 20 20
REAR-END DOOR

Number Designation Model 447.6/7 with code W54 Model 447.6/7 with code W50
BA72.20-Z-1009-01KOJ Bolt, lock striker to roof frame Nm 20 20
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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