Remove/install spare tire carrier

AR40.00-P-0250GA

Remove/install spare tire carrier

31.01.2018

Model

461.229/238/239/249/305/326/328/331/332/333/334/335/336/337/338/340/341/342/343/344/403/404/450/452

with code R69 (Hinged spare wheel carrier)

Model

463.242

up to model year 2019

1

Spare wheel

2

Spare wheel carrier

3

Gas-operated strut

4

Screw

5

Screw

 

Remove/install

1

Detach spare wheel (1) from spare wheel carrier (2)

 See operator's manual.

2

Remove paneling from right rear pillar

Model 461.238/239/332/333/334/335/336/337/338/450
with code R69 (Hinged spare wheel carrier)

AR68.30-P-4505GL

3

Remove rear bumper

Model 461.343
with code R69 (Hinged spare wheel carrier)

AR88.20-P-2200GX

Model 461.229/238/239/249/305/326/328/331/332/333/334/335/336/337/338/340/341/342/343/344/403/404/450/452
with code R69 (Hinged spare wheel carrier)

AR88.20-P-2200C

Model 461.305/331/332/333/334/340/342/344
with code R69 (Hinged spare wheel carrier)

AR88.20-P-2200GL

4

Remove screws/bolts (4) on inside of rear pillar

5

Apply sealant to bracket

Universal sealant 205 ml

*BR00.45-Z-1004-01A

6

Remove retainer on gas-operated strut (3)

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by drilling gas-filled assemblies or components (noncombustible gases)

Wear safety glasses and a face mask.

AS00.00-Z-0006-01A

7

Remove pneumatic spring (3)

Degas gas-operated strut and drain.

 When the pneumatic spring (3) is replaced, the old pneumatic spring (3) must be emptied and disposed of: 

8

Remove screw/bolts (5)

11

Remove spare tire mount (2)

12

Install in the reverse order

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1004-01A

Universal sealant 205 ml

A 003 989 01 71