Remove/Install Front Outside Door Handle - AR72.10-P-2400ME

Model 167 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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 safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove
1	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).
2	Remove grommet (1) and loosen screw (2).	Do not fully remove the screw (2).
3	Remove lock cylinder of the front door.	When removing door handle (3) from the driver's door.
4.1	Pull door handle (3) up to the end stop until it engages.	When removing door handle (3) from the driver's door.
		Do not damage the paintwork.
4.2	Pull door handle (3) up to end stop and remove cover (5).	When removing door handle (3) from the front passenger door.
		Do not damage the paintwork. If the door handle (3) does not engage, ↓ insert cover (5) again with pulled door handle (3) and release door handle (3). Then, repeat the operation step.
5	Guide door handle (3) out of the retainer (6) at the rear and pull out at the front.
	Install
6	Insert door handle (3) into retainer (6) at the rear and install at the front.	Ensure correct seating of the door handle (3) in the retainer (6).
7.1	Install lock cylinder of the front door.	When installing the door handle (3) in the driver's door.
7.2	Install cover (5).	When installing the door handle (3) in the front passenger door.
8	Tighten the screw (2) and install the grommet (1).