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Adjust trunk lid - AR88.50-P-5200EW

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MODEL 212.0/1, 218.3 

Shown on model 212.0/1 

Fig 1: Adjusting Trunk Lid - Shown On Model 212.0/1
G09977931Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Remove     
DANGER 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
NOTES Notes on sensor system for trunk lid opening/closing   AH80.61-P-0001-01A
1 Remove cover (1)    
2 Unscrew bolts (2) and remove locking eye (3)    
3.1 Remove left and right hinge bracket trim pieces (4) MODEL 212.0/1  
3.2 Loosen left and right hinge bracket trim piece (4) from trunk lid (7) MODEL 218.3  
  Adjust in longitudinal direction     
4 Lift trunk lid paneling (5) at side on left and right hinge lever and loosen bolts (6)    
5 Adjust trunk lid (7) in longitudinal direction MODEL 212.0/1
Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids
AR60.00-P-0700-01EW
Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids MODEL 218.3
IMPORTANT Gaps on hoods, doors and covers:
AR60.00-P-0700-01EL
Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1003-01U 
Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1003-01O 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
6 Tighten bolts (6) on left and right hinge lever IMPORTANT Repair paint damage on bolts (6).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, hinge bracket to trunk lid *BA88.50-P-1002-01E 
  Adjust lateral direction and height     
7 Screw in stops (8)    
8 Install locking eye (3) and adjust so that height of trunk lid (7) matches height of rear fender IMPORTANT Center locking eye (3) with catch on trunk lid lock.  
9 Tighten bolts (2) for locking eye (3)    
10 Coat contact surface on end stops (8) with chalk    
11 Remove stops (8) until the chalk on the contact surfaces of the rear center section and the two rear fenders is visible when the trunk lid (7) is closed IMPORTANT Do not slam the trunk lid (7), instead, push slowly into lock by hand.  
INSTALLING Install     
12.1 Install left and right hinge lever trim piece (4) MODEL 212.0/1  
12.2 Fasten left and right hinge bracket trim piece (4) to trunk lid (7) MODEL 218.3  
13 Install cover (1)    
14 Calibrate reversing camera and 360° camera with STAR DIAGNOSIS MODEL 212.0/1, 218.3 with CODE 218 (reversing camera) MODEL 212.0/1, 218.3 with CODE 501 (360 degree camera)  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AD00.00-P-2000-04A
TEST VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS ON HOODS, DOORS AND LIDS

Number Designation MODEL 218.3
BE60.00-P-1003-01O Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "J" mm 4, 0 (±1)
Trunk lid to rear lamp unit Dimension "K" mm 5, 0 (±1)
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "L" mm 5, 5 (±1)
Rear fender to lamp unit Dimension "M" mm 3, 0 (±1)
Picture AR60.00-P-0700-01E L
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation MODEL 212.0/1
BE60.00-P-1003-01U Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "L" mm 4 (±1)
Trunk lid to taillamp Dimension "M" mm -
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "N" mm 6, 5 (±1)
Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "O" mm 2 (+1, 5/-1)
Taillamp to bumper Dimension "P" mm 2 (±1)
Trunk lid taillamp to taillamp Dimension "M1" mm 4 (±1, 5)
Picture AR60.00-P-0700-01EW
TRUNK LID

Number Designation MODEL 212 MODEL 218.3
BA88.50-P-1002-01E Screw/bolt, hinge bracket to trunk lid Nm 6 10
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G09977932Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA