Remove/install front door

AR72.10-P-0500E

Remove/install front door

27.7.10

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Remove

1

Open crank window

 Open front door

2

Remove cover (1) and open connector lock (11) by turning toward inside.

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3

Remove seal (2) and unscrew bolt (13)

4

Unscrew bolts (3) and slightly pull door away from A-pillar

Hold door with 2nd mechanic

Avoid damaging paint.

5

Unclip protective tube (4) from A-pillar and pull out connector (11)

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6

Remove front door and set down

Avoid damaging paint

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When replacing a door perform seam sealing, cavity preservation and align doors

When replacing a door 

Check rubber seal for corrosion and clean if necessary

Treat door frame in area of contact surface of rubber seal with MB body sealant

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Cavity preservation after repairs

Stretching of doors

AR72.10-P-0700E

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Install

7

Move front door installation position

Avoid damaging paint

8

Install connector (11) and close lock by turning toward outside

9

Clip in protective tube (4)

10

Position front door to centering screws (5) with hinges and screw on with bolts (3) and tighten.

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11

Install cover (1)

12

Screw door catch to A-pillar with bolt (13) and tighten

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13

Remove seal (2)

14

Check gap dimensions at door all the way around

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Gaps dimensions at hoods, doors and covers 

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Model 202.01/02/033/12/13

AR60.00-P-0700-01E

Model 202.07/08/093/18/19

AR60.00-P-0700-01EA

 If applicable, adjust front door

AR72.10-P-0550E

Number

Designation

Model 202.01/02/033/
12/13

Model 202.07/08/093
/18/19

BE60.00-P-1002-01A

Gap dimension

Front door to A-pillar

Dim. "B"

mm

6.0 (+1)

6.0 (+1)

Front door to fender

Dim."H"

mm

5.0 (+1)

5.0 (+1)

Front door to rear door

Dim. "I"

mm

6.0 (+1)

6.0 (+1)

Front door to roof

Dim. "C"

mm

6.0 (+1)

6.0 (+1)

Rear door to upper side section

Dim. "D"

mm

6.0 (+1)

-

Rear door to lower side section

Dim. "J"

mm

5.0 (0.5)

5.0 (0.5)

Fender to A-pillar

Dim. "Q"

mm

-

-

Front door to rear fender

Dim. "P"

mm

-

-

Fig., see

AR60.00-P-0700-01E

AR60.00-P-0700-01EA

Number

Designation

Model 202

BA72.10-P-1001-01A

Bolt to door hinge

Nm

37

BA72.10-P-1002-01A

Centering screw to
door hinge on A-pillar

Nm

25

BA72.10-P-1003-01A

Bolt to door catch on A-pillar

Nm

25

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1003-05A

Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 l container)

A 000 986 72 70 05