Remove/install rear-end door hinge

AR72.20-P-2560RT

Remove/install rear-end door hinge

1.3.05

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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.

When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1

Remove rear-end door window frame paneling in center and at side

 Mounting wedge

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2

Remove obstruction sensor (1) from side cover (3) of sealing frame

3

Remove expansion rivets (4)

4

Remove side cover (3) and upper cover (2) from sealing frame

 Remove sealing frame from body bead in area of rear-end door hinge (6) .

5

Install rear-end door support

 Support

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6

Unclip dust protection cover (5) from door hinge

7

Pull down door hinge dust protection (7)

8

Loosen safety clamp (10) from door hinge push spring (8) and door hinge hydraulic damper (9) and unhook

9

Unhook door hinge push spring (8) and door hinge hydraulic damper (9)

10

Mark installation position of rear-end door hinge (6) on roof frame (arrow)

 Install suitable protective layer between rear spoiler and roof to prevent damaging the paint.

11

Unscrew bolts (11) from rear-end door

 Support rear-end door with second mechanic

12

Unscrew bolts (12) from body and remove rear-end door hinge (6)

 Support rear-end door with second mechanic

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Install

13

Install rear-end door hinge (6) in rear-end door

 Support rear-end door with second mechanic

Avoid paint damage.

14

Hook in door hinge push spring (8)

 Support rear-end door with second mechanic

 Secure door hinge push spring (8) with safety clamp (10)

15

Screw bolts (11) to rear-end door

 Support rear-end door with second mechanic

 Repair paint damage on screw heads with corresponding touch-up paint pen

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*BA72.20-P-1001-02K

16

Screw bolts (12) in body (hand-tight)

 Support rear-end door with second mechanic

17

Loosen wing nut for support of rear-end door

 Support rear-end door with second mechanic

 Support

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18

Adjust rear-end door to unhook door hinge hydraulic damper (9)

 Support rear-end door with second mechanic

 Secure door hinge hydraulic damper (9) with safety clamp (10)

19

Adapt rear-end door hinge (6) at marked points and tighten bolts (12)

 Repair paint damage on screw heads with corresponding touch-up paint pen

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*BA72.20-P-1004-02K

20

Remove support for rear-end door

 Support

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21

Check gaps on rear-end door all the way around

If necessary, adjust rear-end door, see: 

Adjust rear-end door

AR72.20-P-3510RT

22

Install door hinge dust protection (7) and dust protection cover (5)

23

Install side cover (3) and upper cover (2) of sealing frame

 Fasten obstruction sensor (1) to side cover (3)

24

Clip rear-end door window frame paneling in center and at side

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA72.20-P-1001-02K

Bolt, door hinge to rear-end door

Nm

36

BA72.20-P-1004-02K

Bolt, rear-end door hinge to body

Nm

35