Adjust liftgate · ar7220s0002ea · Mercedes-Benz WIS

AR72.20-S-0002EA

Adjust liftgate

06.04.2017

Model	447.### ## as of 026647
Model	448

Modification notes

03.02.2017	Operation step sequence revised	Operation steps 15 and 16
03.02.2017	Basic data corrected	Operation steps 25 and 26

S72.20-4682-09

Shown on model 447.8 with code W65 (Liftgate)

1	Screw	6	Lock striker
2	Bolts	7	Guide wedge
3	End stop

4	Bolts
5	Bolts

S72.20-4548-04

 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
Topical note	Notes on carrying out repair work in the vehicle interior		AH68.00-N-0001-01S
	Remove
1	Remove paneling on right D-pillar	Model 447.8## ## as of 026647, 448 with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)	AR68.30-S-4495E
2	Remove tappet for electrically actuated tailgate	Model 447.8## ## as of 026647, 448.8 with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)
			AR72.20-S-1020E
		 Only lift retainers at both tappet ends by the amount required to remove the tappet. Retainers can otherwise break.
3	Remove gas-filled strut from liftgate		AR72.20-S-2832E
4	Remove rear center assembly paneling	Model 447.7## ## as of 026647, 448.7 with code V41 (Carpeted floor in passenger compartment) Model 447.7## ## as of 026647, 448 with code V33 (Floor covering in passenger compartment (carpeted)) Model 447.8## ## as of 026647	AR68.30-S-4785E
	Adjust
5	Loosen bolts (1)
6	Loosen screw/bolts (2)	Model 447.7##/8## ## as of 026647, 448
7	Detach screws of end stops (3) and fully press in end stops (3)
8	Detach screws (4) from tailgate
9	Adjust gap dimension "HE"	 The body contour must align with the tailgate contour or max. protrude by 1 mm.
		Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W65 (Tailgate) Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)Gap dimensions	*BE60.00-N-1008-01J
		 Feeler gauge	*129589032100
10	Slightly tighten screws (4) on tailgate by hand	 Tighten screws (4) so that hinge position to tailgate does not change during the subsequent test and adjustment processes.
11	Detach screws (5) from body
12	Adjust gap dimensions "GA", "HC", "HD" and "HF"	 The body contour must align with the tailgate contour or max. protrude by 1 mm.
		Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W65 (Tailgate) Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)Gap dimensions	*BE60.00-N-1007-01J
		Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W65 (Tailgate) Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)Gap dimensions	*BE60.00-N-1008-01J
		 Feeler gauge	*129589032100
13	Slightly tighten screws (5) on body by hand	 Tighten screws (5) so that hinge position to body does not change during the subsequent test and adjustment processes.
14	Check gap dimensions "GA", "HC", "HD", "HE" and "HF"	 The body contour must align with the tailgate contour or max. protrude by 1 mm.
		Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W65 (Tailgate) Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)Gap dimensions	*BE60.00-N-1007-01J
		Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W65 (Tailgate) Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)Gap dimensions	*BE60.00-N-1008-01J
		 Feeler gauge	*129589032100
		If complaint present
		
		Repeat adjustment procedure.
15	Tighten bolts (4)	 Bolt, hinge to liftgate	*BA72.20-N-1002-03J
16	Screw bolts (5) tight	 Bolt, hinge to body	*BA72.20-N-1001-03J
17	Completely pull out end stops (3)
18	Carefully close liftgate and press against end stops (3) until gap dimension "GA" coincides	 The body contour must align with the tailgate contour or max. protrude by 1 mm.
		Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W65 (Tailgate) Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448 with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)Gap dimensions	*BE60.00-N-1007-01J
		If gap dimension "GA" is not correct
		
		Open liftgate, completely pull out end stops (3) and repeat adjustment work.
19	Open liftgate
20	Tighten bolts on stops (3)
21	Fully move lock striker (6) toward rear and attach screws (1)
22	Fully move guide wedge (7) in direction of trunk lid inside and attach screws (2)	Model 447.7##/8## ## as of 026647, 448
23	Carefully close liftgate and press against end stops (3)	 Lock striker (6) and guide wedge (7) are thus adjusted to required dimension.
24	Open liftgate
25	Tighten screws (1)	 Bolt, lock striker to body	*BA72.20-N-1003-03J
26	Tighten screws/bolts (2)	Model 447.7##/8## ## as of 026647, 448
		 Bolt, guide wedge of liftgate	*BA72.20-N-1020-03J
	Check
27	Check whether liftgate opens and locks correctly and check for easy motion	In the event of complaints
		
		Repeat adjustment procedure.
	Install
28	Install gas-filled strut on liftgate		AR72.20-S-2832E
29	Install rear center section paneling	Model 447.7## ## as of 026647, 448.7 with code V41 (Carpeted floor in passenger compartment) Model 447.7## ## as of 026647, 448 with code V33 (Floor covering in passenger compartment (carpeted)) Model 447.8## ## as of 026647	AR68.30-S-4785E
30	Install tappet for electrically actuated tailgate	Model 447.8## ## as of 026647, 448.8 with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)
			AR72.20-S-1020E
31	Install paneling on right D-pillar	Model 447.8## ## as of 026647, 448 with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)	AR68.30-S-4495E
32	Touch up screw heads of screws (4, 5) using touch-up paint pen
33	Calibrate reversing camera or 360° camera with diagnostic system	Model 447.### ## as of 026647, 448.8 with code FR8 (Rear view camera) Model 447.8## ## as of 026647, 448.8 with code JS1 (360° camera)
			AD00.00-S-2000-04E

Gap dimensions

Number	Designation				Model 447, 448 with code W65, model 447, 448 with code W68
BE60.00-N-1007-01J	Gap dimensions	Sidewall to liftgate	Dimension "GA"	mm	4,5 (+1,5/-0,2)
		Sidewall to cover on guide rail of sliding door	Dimension "GB"	mm	1,5 (0,8)
		Sidewall to fuel filler door	Dimension "GC"	mm	4,5 (1)
		Glass pane in sidewall at front, all-round	Dimension "GD"	mm	3
		Sidewall to taillamp	Dimension "GE"	mm	1,2 (0,5)
		Glass pane in sidewall at rear, all-round	Dimension "GF"	mm	3
			For picture, see		AR60.00-S-0700-01E

Gap dimensions

Number	Designation				Model 447, 448 with code W65, model 447, 448 with code W68
BE60.00-N-1008-01J	Gap dimensions	Rear window in liftgate, all-round	Dimension "HA"	mm	4 (1)
		Folding rear window in liftgate, all-round	Dimension "HB"	mm	4 (1)
		Liftgate to taillamp	Dimension "HC"	mm	4,5 (1)
		Liftgate to bumper at side	Dimension "HD"	mm	4 (1)
		Liftgate to bumper at bottom	Dimension "HE"	mm	6 (1,5)
		Liftgate to roof frame	Dimension "HF"	mm	5,5 (1)
			For picture, see		AR60.00-S-0700-01E

 Liftgate

Number	Designation		Model 447, 448
BA72.20-N-1001-03J	Bolt, hinge to body	Nm	28

 Liftgate

Number	Designation		Model 447, 448
BA72.20-N-1002-03J	Bolt, hinge to liftgate	Nm	23

 Liftgate

Number	Designation		Model 447, 448
BA72.20-N-1003-03J	Bolt, lock striker to body	Nm	20

 Liftgate

Number	Designation		Model 447, 448
BA72.20-N-1020-03J	Bolt, guide wedge of liftgate	Nm	8

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Feeler gauge

Referenced documents

ad0000s200004e Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory
ah6800n000101s Notes on carrying out repair work in the vehicle interior
ar6830s4495e Removing and installing trim panel at D-pillar
ar6830s4785e Remove/install paneling on rear center section
ar7220s1020e Remove/install liftgate
ar7220s2832e Remove/install gas-operated strut from tailgate
as0000z001101a 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.