ar7220p3600rt

Remove/install gas-operated strut on rear-end door

Type ar · topic 72.20 · version 0100 · 2005-10-05

Applies to: MODEL 251 with CODE (890) Automatic rear-end door

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-3600RT

Remove/install gas-operated strut on rear-end door

3.8.05

MODEL 251 with CODE (890) Automatic rear-end door

Remove/install gas-operated strut on rear-end door

P72.20-2528-09

1 Front gas-operated strut ball socket

3 Rear gas-operated strut ball socket

2 Gas-operated strut

Remove/install gas-operated strut on rear-end door

P72.20-2529-06

Shown on gas-operated strut on left side of vehicle

1 Front gas-operated strut ball socket

2 Gas-operated strut

3 Rear gas-operated strut ball socket

4 Left rear-end door hinge

5 Hydraulic lines

6 Cover

7 Gas-operated strut ball socket

8 Retainer

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

Remove headliner

With panoramic glass roof with top sliding roof, code 413

AR68.30-P-4300RT

With power glass tilting/sliding roof, code 414

AR68.30-P-4300RTA

Without panoramic glass roof with top sliding roof, code 413 and without power glass tilting/sliding roof, code 414

2

Remove bottom section on cover from rear-end door weatherstripping

On repair side

AR88.80-P-0003RT

3

Securely support rear-end door in open position

Use suitable support.

4

Remove rear gas-operated strut ball socket (3) from left rear-end door hinge (4)

Lift retainer (8) and press off rear gas-operated strut ball socket (3).

Installation: Wipe off rear gas-operated strut ball socket (3) and grease slightly inside.Ensure that gas-operated strut ball socket (3) is seated correctly on left rear-end door hinge (4).

5

Unclip cover (6) from roof frame

6

Pry front gas-operated strut ball socket (1) off of gas-operated strut ball socket (7) upward

Do not damage hydraulic lines (5)!

Installation: Wipe off gas-operated strut ball socket (7) and grease slightly.Position gas-operated strut (1) and press down front gas-operated strut ball socket (1) on gas-operated strut ball socket (7) until it arrests correctly.

7

Remove gas-operated strut (2) toward rear

Do not damage vehicle paint!

8

Install in the reverse order

Referenced documents