Remove/install upper tank cover

AR64.20-P-1080V

Remove/install upper tank cover

6.10.10

6.10.10

Value modified: Bolt, upper tank cover to Vario roof cross member

*BA47.10-P-1009-01B



Removing

Danger!

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.

Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

 Danger!

Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof.

Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

 Danger!

Risk of fire and explosion caused by machining/treating magnesium components

Keep away from ignition sources and open flames.

AS60.00-Z-0006-01R



Information on machining/treating magnesium components

Model 171, 211, 215, 219, 230

AH60.00-P-0023-01R

1

Close Vario roof

 The tank cover can only be removed when the Vario roof is closed.

In event of malfunction close Vario roof mechanically, see: 

Close Vario roof manually

AR77.30-P-6235V

2

Positioning trunk lid to assembly position

AR88.50-P-5000-01V

3

Open retractable trunk partition

 See Operator's Manual

4

Remove retractable trunk partition

AR68.50-P-3000V

5

Remove spare tire paneling

6

Remove center trunk paneling

Bottom center trunk paneling

AR68.30-P-4810V

Upper center trunk paneling

AR68.30-P-4810VA

7

Detach equipment bridges and move toward rear

8

Loosen bolts (1) on tank cover and unscrew

9

Loosen nuts (2) on tank cover and unscrew

10

Remove tank cover



Install

11

Install tank cover

 When installing tank cover the vehicle should be positioned on its wheels

12

Position bolts (1) and nuts (2) on tank cover

13

Move bottom tank cover to position

 If the tank cover is installed improperly (at an angle), malfunction can occur: The divider comes out of the catch and no longer actuates the trunk partition "closed" limit switch (S69/10), so that the Vario roof can no longer be closed when stored.

 Press button tank cover forward against stop, if necessary use rubber hammer as aid. Hold in position and tighten bolts (arrows).

14

Tighten bolts (1) on tank cover

 Observe bolt pattern, see: 

Tank cover bolt diagram

AR64.20-P-1080-01V

 Bolt of upper tank cover to Vario roof crossmember

*BA47.10-P-1009-01B

Bolt of tank cover to floor crossmember

*BA47.10-P-1010-01B

15

Tighten nuts (2) on tank cover

 Observe bolt pattern, see: 

Tank cover bolt diagram

AR64.20-P-1080-01V

 Nut of tank cover to side longitudinal member at the top

*BA47.10-P-1011-01B

16

Position and fasten equipment bridges

17

Install cover in middle of trunk

Bottom center trunk paneling

AR68.30-P-4810V

Upper center trunk paneling

AR68.30-P-4810VA

18

Install cover on spare tire

19

Install trunk lid partition

AR68.50-P-3000V

20

Close trunk divider

 See Operator's Manual

21

Check Vario roof for proper function

Number

Designation

Model
171

BA47.10-P-1009-01B

Bolt, upper tank cover to
Vario roof cross member

Nm

10

BA47.10-P-1010-01B

Bolt, tank cover to floor cross member

Nm

10

BA47.10-P-1011-01B

Nut, tank cover to upper side longitudinal member

Nm

6