ar7220p3500rt

Remove/install rear-end door

Type ar · topic 72.20 · version 0100 · 2005-05-23

Applies to: MODEL 251

Where it sits

Function group 3 Body › 72 Doors › 72.20 Tailgate, rear door — Series 251

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.35 Door › 35.35.43 Rear-end door — Series 251

AR72.20-P-3500RT

Remove/install rear-end door

1.3.05

MODEL 251

Remove/install rear-end door

P72.20-2484-06

Shown on vehicle with Keyless Go, code 889 and automatic rear-end door, code 890

1 Cable for center high-mounted stop lamp

2 Washer fluid hose

3 Clips

4 Tie strap

W8/1 Ground (left rear-end door)

W8/2 Ground (right rear-end door)

Remove/install rear-end door

P72.20-2485-06

5 Electrical connector

6 Electrical connector

7 Electrical connectors

A2/19 FM rear window antenna amplifier

E19/3 License plate lamp, left rear-end door

E19/4 License plate lamp, right rear-end door

M6/4 Rear-end door wiper motor

S62/21 Rear-end door Keyless Go button

S88/9 Rear-end door handle switch

W8 Ground (rear-end door)

Remove/install rear-end door

P72.20-2486-06

8 Dust protection cover

9 Opening

10 Opening

11 Bolts

Remove/Install

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

Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key from EIS control unit

On vehicles with Keyless Go, code 889: Press Keyless Go start/stop button repeatedly until ignition is switched off Remove transmitter key from vehicle and store it in a location beyond its transmission range (at least 2 m).

2

Remove door lining on rear-end door

AR72.20-P-3520RT

3

Remove rear-end door spray nozzle

AR82.35-P-6920RT

Mounting wedge

*110589035900

4

Unclip washer fluid hose (2) from clips (3)

5

Loosen nut on ground (left rear-end door) (W8/1) and ground (right rear-end door) (W8/2)

6

Remove center high-mounted stop lamp

AR82.10-P-5375RT

7

Disconnect cable for center high-mounted stop lamp (1) from tie strap (4)

Installation: Install new tie straps.

8

Loosen nut from ground (rear-end door) (W8)

9

Disconnect electrical connectors (7) from rear window heater

10

Disconnect electrical connector from FM rear window antenna amplifier (A2/19)

11

Disconnect electrical connector (5) from Keyless Go antenna

12

Disconnect electrical connector from rear-end door wiper motor (M6/4)

13

Disconnect electrical connectors from rear-end door handle switch (S88/9), rear-end door Keyless Go button (S62/21), left rear-end door license plate lamp (E19/3) and right rear-end door license plate lamp (E19/4)

14

Disconnect electrical connector (6) from rear-end door signal tone and rear-end door lock

15

Disconnect tie strap from entire wiring harness of rear-end door

Installation: Install new tie straps.

Do not damage wiring harness

16

Guide washer fluid hose (2) and wiring harness through left opening (2)

Ensure that rubber grommets are not damaged to prevent damage from water ingress

17

Guide wiring harness through right opening (10)

Ensure that rubber grommets are not damaged to prevent damage from water ingress

18

Unclip dust protection cover (8) and pull dust protection down on door hinge

19

Slacken bolts (11)

Support rear-end door with second mechanic

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

*BA72.20-P-1001-02K

20

Remove rear-end door

Support rear-end door with second mechanic

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

21

Install in the reverse order

Check

22

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

Rear-end door

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA72.20-P-1001-02K

Bolt, door hinge to rear-end door

Nm

36

Remove/install rear-end door

Mounting wedge

110 589 03 59 00

Referenced documents