Adjust rear-end door - AR72.20-P-3510MCD

MODEL 451.3 

Fig 1: Identifying Door Hinge, Rear-End Door And Screws

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear-End Door, C-Pillar Outer Cover And Roof Paneling

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	Checking
1	Check dimensions gaps on rear-end door (4)	The rear-end door (4) should be located at the same height as the roof paneling (6) in the marked areas (C arrows); furthermore, the gap dimensions (B arrows) should be the same in relation to the C-pillar outer covers (5) on both sides.
		CBS rear end to top rear-end door	*BE60.00-P-1006-01V
		Outer cover to upper rear-end door	*BE60.00-P-1007-01V
		Bottom rear-end door to top rear-end door	*BE60.00-P-1009-01V
		Roof paneling to rear spoiler	*BE60.00-P-1010-01V
			Figure
	Adjust
2	Open rear-end door (4) and loosen bolts (arrows A) as well as bolts (1, 2) at door hinges (3)
3	Close rear-end door (4) and check gap dimensions on rear-end door (4); adjust if necessary.	The rear-end door (4) should be located at the same height as the roof paneling (6) in the marked areas (C arrows); furthermore, the gap dimensions (B arrows) should be the same in relation to the C-pillar outer covers (5) on both sides.
		CBS rear end to top rear-end door	*BE60.00-P-1006-01V
		Outer cover to upper rear-end door	*BE60.00-P-1007-01V
		Bottom rear-end door to top rear-end door	*BE60.00-P-1009-01V
		Roof paneling to rear spoiler	*BE60.00-P-1010-01V
			Figure
4	Open rear-end door (4) and tighten bolts (arrows A) as well as bolts (1, 2) at door hinges (3)	Ensure that the adjusted position of the rear-end door (4) does not change.
			*BA72.20-P-1005-02F
			*BA72.20-P-1006-02F
5	Close rear-end door (4).

CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number	Designation				Model 451.3
BE60.00-P-1006-01V	Gap dimension	CBS rear end to B-pillar	Dimension "AA"	mm	1 (± 1)
		CBS rear end to taillamp	Dimension "AB"	mm	1 (± 1)
		CBS rear center part to fender	Dimension "AC"	mm	3 (± 0.5)
		CBS rear end to bottom rear-end door	Dimension "AD"	mm	5 (± 2)
		CBS rear end to top rear-end door	Dimension "AE"	mm	7 (± 2.5)
		CBS rear end to cover	Dimension "AF"	mm	-
			See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01MCC
BE60.00-P-1007-01V	Gap dimension	Outer cover to CBS rear end	Dimension "AG"	mm	6 (± 2)
		Outer cover to B-pillar	Dimension "AH"	mm	4 (± 1.5)
		Outer cover to roof paneling	Dimension "AI"	mm	5 (± 1.5)
		Outer cover to upper rear-end door	Dimension "AJ"	mm	5 (± 1.5)
			See picture		-
BE60.00-P-1009-01V	Gap dimension	Bottom rear-end door to top rear-end door	Dimension "AO"	mm	7 (± 2.5)
			See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01MCC
BE60.00-P-1010-01V	Gap dimension	Roof paneling to rear spoiler	Dimension "AP"	mm	6 (± 2)
		Roof paneling to windshield	Dimension "AQ"	mm	5.5 (± 3.5)
		roof paneling (full roof) to side roof frame	Dimension "AR"	mm	6 (± 1.5)
		roof paneling (panoramic roof) to side roof frame	Dimension "AR"	mm	5 (± 1.5)
			See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01MCC

REAR-END DOOR

Number	Designation		Model 451.3
BA72.20-P-1005-02F	Bolt, hinge of rear-end door upper section to body	Nm	12
BA72.20-P-1006-02F	Bolt, hinge to glass pane	Nm	12

Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gauge (452 589 01 21 00)

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