Remove/install front door hinge - AR72.10-P-2660CW

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MODEL 166 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) without CODE Z05 (B5 armoring on special protection version)

MODEL 204, 207, 218

MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring)

Shown on model 204.002

Fig 1: Front Door Hinge Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.002

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on left front door on model 204.0

Fig 2: Front Door Hinge Remove/Install Components - Shown On Left Front Door Model 204.0

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Remove
1	Remove front door (3)	MODEL 166 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) without CODE Z05 (B5 armoring on special protection version)	AR72.10-P-0500GQ
1	Remove front door (3)	MODEL 204, 207, 218 MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring)	AR72.10-P-0500CW
2	Remove left or right trim (5)	Completely depress parking brake pedal (4) toward front to remove paneling (5) on driver side.
3.1	Expose nuts (7), for this purpose insulation mat (6)	MODEL 204, 207 When removing left or right bottom A-pillar hinge leaf (1.1).
3.2	Expose nuts (7), for this remove purpose cap	MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) MODEL 218 When removing left or right bottom A-pillar hinge leaf (1.1).
4	Unscrew bolt on lower A-pillar hinge leaf (1.1) on outside of A-pillar	MODEL 204.3, 207
5	Unscrew nuts (7) and remove bottom A-pillar hinge leaf (1.1)
6.1	Remove dashboard cover (8).	When removing top A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1) on driver side.
6.2	Remove glove box	When removing top A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1) on passenger side.
		MODEL 166 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) without CODE Z05 (B5 armoring on special protection version)	AR68.10-P-1400GQ
		MODEL 204.0/2/3	AR68.10-P-1200CW
		MODEL 204.9	AR68.10-P-1200CY
		MODEL 207	AR68.10-P-1400EC
		MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring)	AR68.10-P-1200EW
		MODEL 218	AR68.10-P-1400EL
7	Remove rear SAM control unit with bracket	When removing front passenger door.
7	Remove rear SAM control unit with bracket	MODEL 166 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) without CODE Z05 (B5 armoring on special protection version)	AR54.21-P-1254GQ
8	Remove cover (17)	When removing top A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1) on driver side.
9	Unscrew bolts (9) and remove fresh air/recirculated air flap actuator motor (M2/5)	MODEL 204, 207, 218 MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) When removing top A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1) on passenger side. Do not disconnect electrical connector (10).
10	Unscrew bolt on upper A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1) on outside of A-pillar	MODEL 204.3, 207 When removing upper A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1).
11	Unscrew nuts (11) and remove top A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1)	When removing upper A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1) On model 204 connection piece of 3/8 to 1/2 (12) and a socket wrench (13) with a length of 77 mm and a size of 13 mm is required to loosen the nuts (11) on the passenger side. An additional corresponding extension (14) is required to loosen the nuts (11) on the driver side. Specific tools for model series 204, 212, 221, 240 and 245
12	Unscrew bolts (15) from front door (3) and remove lower door hinge leaf (1.2)	When removing lower door hinge leaf (1.2).
13	Unscrew bolts (16) from front door (3) and remove upper door hinge leaf (2.2)	When removing upper door hinge leaf (2.2).
	Install
14	Position upper door hinge leaf (2.2) on front door (3) and tighten bolts (16)	When installing upper door hinge leaf (2.2).
		Use thread locking agent. Repair paint damage on bolt heads. MODEL 166 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) without CODE Z05 (B5 armoring on special protection version)	*BA72.10-P-1002-01O
		MODEL 204, 207 MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring)	*BA72.10-P-1001-01S
		MODEL 218	*BA72.10-P-1003-01M
		Loctite 243	*BR00.45-Z-1066-01A
15	Position lower door hinge leaf (1.2) on front door (3) and tighten bolts (15)	When installing lower door hinge leaf (1.2)
		Use thread locking agent. Repair paint damage on bolt heads. MODEL 166 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) without CODE Z05 (B5 armoring on special protection version)	*BA72.10-P-1002-01O
		MODEL 204, 207 MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring)	*BA72.10-P-1001-01S
		MODEL 218	*BA72.10-P-1003-01M
		Loctite 243	*BR00.45-Z-1066-01A
16	Position top A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1) and tighten nuts (11)	When installing upper A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1).
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
		Replace damaged seal on top A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1). On model 204 connection piece of 3/8 to 1/2 (12) and a socket wrench (13) with a length of 77 mm and a size of 13 mm is required to tighten the nuts (11) on the passenger side. An additional corresponding extension (14) is required to tighten the nuts (11) on the driver side.
		MODEL 204 MODEL 207 MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring)	*BA72.10-P-1002-01S
		MODEL 166 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) without CODE Z05 (B5 armoring on special protection version)	*BA72.10-P-1003-01O
		MODEL 218 Specific tools for model series 204, 212, 221, 240 and 245	*BA72.10-P-1004-01M
17	Tighten bolt on upper A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1) on outside of A-pillar	When installing upper A-pillar hinge leaf (2.1).
17		MODEL 204.3 MODEL 207	*BA72.10-P-1002-01S
18	Position bottom A-pillar hinge leaf (1.1) and tighten nuts (7)	When installing lower A-pillar hinge leaf (1.1).
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
		Replace damaged seal on bottom A-pillar hinge leaf (1.1).
		MODEL 166 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) without CODE Z05 (B5 armoring on special protection version)	*BA72.10-P-1003-01O
		MODEL 204, 207 MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring)	*BA72.10-P-1002-01S
		MODEL 218	*BA72.10-P-1004-01M
19	Tighten bolt on lower A-pillar hinge leaf (1.1) on outside of A-pillar	When installing lower A-pillar hinge leaf (1.1).
19		MODEL 204.3 MODEL 207	*BA72.10-P-1002-01S
20	Install front door (3)	MODEL 166 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring) without CODE Z05 (B5 armoring on special protection version)	AR72.10-P-0500GQ
20	Install front door (3)	MODEL 204, 207, 218 MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring)	AR72.10-P-0500CW
21	Adjust front door (3) and complete vehicle		AR72.10-P-0550CW
	Risk of explosion and poisoning caused by solvent vapors and gasses. Risk of injury to skin and eyes when working with anticorrosion agents	Never spray corrosion protection on flames or hot, glowing objects and keep them well away from all potential sources of ignition. Use them only in well-ventilated rooms; wear respiratory protection.	AS97.00-Z-0001-01A
22	Protect front door (3) and A-pillar in area of upper door hinge (2) and lower door hinge (1) against corrosion; remove excessive wax	Wax for engine compartment (400 ml spray can)	*BR00.45-Z-1018-05A

FRONT DOOR

Number	Designation		MODEL 204	MODEL 207
BA72.10-P-1001-01S	Bolt, door hinge on front door	Nm	34	37

FRONT DOOR

Number	Designation		MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring)
BA72.10-P-1001-01S	Bolt, door hinge on front door	Nm	34

FRONT DOOR

Number	Designation		MODEL 166 except CODE Z04 except CODE Z05
BA72.10-P-1002-01O	Bolt, hinge to front door	Nm	32

FRONT DOOR

Number	Designation		MODEL 204	MODEL 207
BA72.10-P-1002-01S	Nut/bolt for door hinge on A-pillar	Nm	34	37

FRONT DOOR

Number	Designation		MODEL 212 without CODE Z04 (Light armoring)
BA72.10-P-1002-01S	Nut/bolt for door hinge on A-pillar	Nm	34

FRONT DOOR

Number	Designation		MODEL 218
BA72.10-P-1003-01M	Bolt, hinge to front door	Nm	34

FRONT DOOR

Number	Designation		MODEL 166 except CODE Z04 except CODE Z05
BA72.10-P-1003-01O	Bolt/nut, hinge to A-pillar	Nm	32

FRONT DOOR

Number	Designation		MODEL 218
BA72.10-P-1004-01M	Bolt/nut, hinge to A-pillar	Nm	34

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1018-05A	Wax for engine compartment (400 ml spray can)	A 000 986 33 70 10
BR00.45-Z-1066-01A	Loctite 243	A 613 989 09 71 09