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

Model 118.6, 177.0, 243, 247 

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Shown on model 177.0 

Shown on model 177.0 

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	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
	Remove
1	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).
2	Disassemble handle upper parts (2b) at the disassembly openings of the handles (2) from the handle lower parts (2a) and remove.
3	Remove clips (4) using suitable tool and remove handle lower parts (2a).
4	Unclip bottom liftgate trim (1) starting from the bottom area and remove until the electrical connectors are accessible.	Long wedge	Fig 1
5	Release and disconnect electrical connectors and remove bottom liftgate trim (1).	The number of electrical connectors varies according to vehicle equipment.
	Check
6	Check clips (4) for damage and correct seating.	If any problems are found, ↓ replace clips (4).
7	Check catch hooks of bottom liftgate trim (1) for damage.	If any problems are found, ↓ replace bottom liftgate trim (1).
	Install
8	Install clips (4) in handle lower parts (2a).	Engagement lugs (arrow B) of clips (4) must enclose handle lower parts (2a). Incorrectly engaged clips (4) will result in a risk of injury during opening and closing. Clips (4) must audibly engage. The repair instructions are shown only on one side and must be carried out on both sides.
9	Assemble handle upper part (2b) and handle lower part (2a).	The repair instructions are shown only on one side and must be carried out on both sides.
10	Connect electrical connectors, position bottom liftgate trim (1) on the liftgate, and clip on starting from the top area.	The number of electrical connectors varies according to vehicle equipment.
11	Install handles (2).
	Check
12	Check that handles (2) are tightly seated on the bottom liftgate trim (1).	The tight seating of the handles (2) must be ensured. Incorrectly engaged clips (4) will result in a risk of injury during opening and closing.	AR72.20-P-6617-01MFA

Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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