Remove/install liftgate

AR72.20-P-1020LW

Remove/install liftgate

16.07.2019

Model

205.2

Model

213.2

Model

253.1/9

Model

293

Modification notes

16.07.2019

If necessary, mark electrical connectors of left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11), added.

Operation step 8

16.07.2019

Remove the rear spoiler, added.

Operation step 13

Shown on MODEL 205.2

1

Liftgate

5

Bracket

2

Top liftgate panel

6

Protective grommet

4

Cover

Shown on MODEL 205.2

1

Liftgate

9

Washer fluid line

7

Nut

10

Left electrical wiring harness

8

Elbow fitting

11

Right electrical wiring harness

Shown on model 205.2 with code 890 (EASY-PACK liftgate)

12

Fuse

13

Ball head

Shown on MODEL 205.2

1

Liftgate

14

Bolts

 Danger

Risk of fire and explosion caused by ignition of window washing fluid or antifreeze and their vapors. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing window washing fluid or antifreeze or inhaling their vapors. Risk of injury or physical irritations caused by contact of window washing fluid or antifreeze with eyes, mucous membranes or skin.

Wear protective clothing and tight-fitting safety glasses. No open flames, fire or ignition sources. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and skin. When working with window washing fluids or antifreeze, do not eat, drink, or smoke. Do not inhale vapors and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area. Store window washing fluid and antifreeze leakfree in safely closed original containers and out of the reach of children.

AS82.35-Z-0001-01A

 Warning

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

 Caution

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

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS

AH80.61-P-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Remove tailgate trim TOP (2).

Model 205.2, 213.2

AR72.20-P-6631LWS

Model 253.1/9

AR72.20-P-6631LWG

Model 293

AR72.20-P-6631EQ

2

Mechanically lock rotary tumbler at tailgate lock using a suitable screwdriver.

 Otherwise, the liftgate (1) can no longer be opened when the electrical lines are disconnected.

 Installation: Before adjusting the liftgate (1), unlock the rotary tumbler on the liftgate lock.

3

Unclip cover (4) and remove.

4

Remove brackets (5) at hinges.

5

Pull left and right protective sleeve (6) out of tailgate (1).


Carefully pull out protective grommets (6).
Otherwise, the electrical lines inside will be damaged.

6

Unscrew nut (7) and remove ground line.

Topical note

Notes on the use of paint scraping nuts on ground connections

AH00.19-P-1000-20A

 Model 253.1, 253.9 (except 253.99)
Remove three ground lines from the liftgate (1).

 Model 205.2Left tailgate ground point

*BA00.19-P-1036-01E

 Model 253.1, 253.9 (except 253.99)Right liftgate ground connection

*BA00.19-P-1034-01E

 Model 253.1/9Right tailgate ground point

*BA00.19-P-1039-01E

 Model 253.1/9Upper right liftgate ground point

*BA00.19-P-1040-01E

 Model 213.2Left tailgate ground point

*BA00.19-P-1010-02A

 Model 293Right tailgate ground point

*BA00.19-P-1029-02F

 Model 293Upper right liftgate ground point

*BA00.19-P-1030-02F

7

Pull off elbow fitting (8) from spray nozzle and unclip washer fluid line (9) at tailgate (1).

8

If necessary, mark electrical connectors of left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11).

 The number of electrical connectors may vary depending on the equipment.

9

Unlock and disconnect electrical connectors of left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11).

10

Expose left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11) at tailgate (1).

 Installation: Pay attention to correct routing.

11

Guide left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11) out of tailgate (1).


Carefully guide out left electrical wiring harness (10) and right electrical wiring harness (11).
Otherwise, the left electrical wiring harness (10) and the right electrical wiring harness (11) will be damaged.

12

Open retainer (12) using a suitable screwdriver and remove ball head (13) from hinge.

Model 205.2, 213.2, 253.1/9, 293
with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)

13

Remove rear spoiler.

Model 205.2
Model 213.2
Model 253.1/9

AR72.20-P-4000LW

14

Remove center brake lamp.

Model 205.2, 253.1/9, 293

AR82.10-P-5375LWS

Model 213.2

AR82.10-P-5376LWT

 Installation: Install center brake lamp only after adjusting liftgate (1).

15

Remove pneumatic springs from tailgate (1).

AR72.20-P-2832LW

16

Remove support from tailgate (1).

 Support

*170589046300

17

Unscrew screws (14) and remove tailgate (1).

 Helper required.

 Bolt, liftgate hinge to liftgate

*BA72.20-P-1002-02N

18

Install in the reverse order.

Adjust

19

Adjust gap dimensions at tailgate (1).

Model 205.2, 213.2, 253.1/9

AR72.20-P-0002LW

Model 293

AR72.20-P-0002EQ

20

Perform function check of the electrical consumers of the liftgate (1).

 Ground points

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA00.19-P-1010-02A

Left tailgate ground point

W8/1

Nm

10

 Ground points

Number

Designation

Model 293

BA00.19-P-1029-02F

Right tailgate ground point

W8/2

Nm

10

 Ground points

Number

Designation

Model 293

BA00.19-P-1030-02F

Upper right liftgate ground point

W8/12

Nm

10

 Ground points

Number

Designation

Model 253 (except 253.99)

BA00.19-P-1034-01E

Right liftgate ground connection

W32/6

Nm

10

 Ground points

Number

Designation

Model 205
up to model year 2019

Model 205
as of model year 2019

BA00.19-P-1036-01E

Left tailgate ground point

W8/4

Nm

10

9

 Ground points

Number

Designation

Model 253 (except 253.99)

Model 253.99

BA00.19-P-1039-01E

Right tailgate ground point

W8/2

Nm

10

10

 Ground points

Number

Designation

Model 253 (except 253.99)

Model 253.99

BA00.19-P-1040-01E

Upper right liftgate ground point

W8/12

Nm

10

10

 Liftgate

Number

Designation

Model 205.2

Model 213.2

BA72.20-P-1002-02N

Bolt, liftgate hinge to liftgate

Nm

34

34

 Liftgate

Number

Designation

Model 253

Model 293

BA72.20-P-1002-02N

Bolt, liftgate hinge to liftgate

Nm

32

32