Remove/Install Tailgate Door Lock - AR72.20-S-4065E

Model 447, 448 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown On vehicle With Code W68 (Electrically actuated liftgate) 

	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
	Remove/install
1	Remove paneling from liftgate (3)		AR72.20-S-6445E
2	Detach door foil on liftgate (3) until liftgate closing assist electric motor (M76/3) and door lock (1) are accessible
3	Guide liftgate closing assist electric motor (M76/3) out of liftgate (3) together with dampening (2)	Model 447, 448 with code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) Ensure that dampening (2) is seated correctly on liftgate (3).
4	Remove dampening (2) and remove cable (4) from liftgate closing assist electric motor (M76/3)	Model 447, 448 with code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) Ensure that dampening (2) is seated correctly on liftgate closing assist electric motor (M76/3).
5	Remove bolts (5)	Screw/bolt, door lock to liftgate	*BA72.20-Z-1007-03KOJ
6	Guide door lock (1) out of liftgate (3) until electrical connector (6) is accessible
7	Disconnect electrical connector (6) and remove lock (1)
8	Install in the reverse order
	Check
9	Check door lock (1) for proper function