Remove/install electric rear door closing feature

AR72.29-P-2000HA

Remove/install electric rear door closing feature

10.01.2020

Model

240.1

Shown on left rear door

2

Electrical connectors

9

Cable straps

3

Ball head

10

Screws

4

Holder

11

Screws

5

Nut

12

Holder

6

Actuator rod

M14/16

Left rear door closing assist motor

7

Retaining clips

M14/17

Right rear door closing assist motor

8

Door damper

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Remove/install

 Danger

Risk of fire/risk of explosion due to short circuit and escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of (burn) injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte/mist, short circuit and arcing. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte or absorption of lead through the skin or body orifices. Risk of death due to voltage U >= 30 V AC and U >= 60 V DC.

No fires, sparks, open flames, or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing, and glasses. Pour battery acid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

AS54.10-Z-0001-01A

1

Disconnect battery ground line

AR54.10-P-0003H

Topical note

Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

2

Remove window lifter from rear door

AR72.12-P-1810HA

3

Separate electrical connectors (2)

4

Rotate electrical connectors (2) counterclockwise and remove from inner door panel

5

Unclip cable straps (9) from inner door panel

6

Unhook ball head (3) from holder (4)

7

Unbolt nut (5) and unhook actuator rod (6) from holder (4)

8

Remove screws (11)

9

Unclip retaining clips (7) from inner door panel

 Retaining clips (7) extend into the door. If they are not unclipped, they hamper removing the door closing assist from the rear door.

10

Remove screws (10) and left rear door closing assist motor (M14/16) or right rear door closing assist motor (M14/17) with door damper (8) and holder (12) out of the rear door through the access opening

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Paint damage:
avoid.

11

Install in the reverse order

Check

12

Perform function test of electrical door closing assist