Remove/install liftgate

AR72.20-P-1020MFA

Remove/install liftgate

12.02.2019

Model

177.0, 247.0

1

Liftgate

W8/5

Right tailgate ground point

2

Electrical connectors

2

Electrical connectors

W8/1

Left tailgate ground point

3

Wiring harnesses

W8/2

Right tailgate ground point

4

Grommets

W8/5

Right tailgate ground point

5

Sealing films

6

Bolts

 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

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS

AH80.61-P-0001-01A

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Remove all liftgate trims.

AR72.20-P-6631MFA

 Installation: Install all liftgate trims only after the installation of the rear spoiler.

2

Mechanically lock rotary tumbler on the liftgate lock with a suitable tool.

 Installation:
Before adjusting the liftgate (1), unlock the rotary tumbler on the liftgate lock.
Because, otherwise, the liftgate (1) rests on the lock wedge when the liftgate lock is locked.

 The liftgate (1) can no longer be opened if the electric lines are disconnected.

3

Remove rear spoiler.

AR72.20-P-4000MFA

 Installation: Install rear spoiler only after adjusting the liftgate (1).

4

Release and disconnect electrical connectors (2).

 The number of electrical connectors varies according to vehicle equipment.

5

Unscrew left liftgate ground point nuts (W8/1), right liftgate ground point (W8/2), and right liftgate ground point (W8/5).

Topical note

Notes on the use of paint scraping nuts on ground connections

AH00.19-P-1000-20A

 Right tailgate ground point

*BA00.19-P-1013-02E

 Right liftgate ground

*BA00.19-P-1012-02E

 Left liftgate ground

*BA00.19-P-1011-02E

6

Release electrical wiring harnesses (3) from the liftgate (1).

 Installation: Replace damaged line attachments.

 Installation: Pay attention to correct routing.

7

Unclip grommets (4) from the liftgate (1) and guide wiring harnesses (3) out of the liftgate (1).


Pull out grommets (4) carefully and do not subject lines to tension, crush them, or kink them.
This will result in damage to the lines which may impair their functional capability.

If grommets (4) are damaged,



then replace grommets (4).

8

Remove pneumatic springs.

AR72.20-P-2832MFA

 Installation:
Install pneumatic springs only after adjusting the liftgate (1).
Because the liftgate (1) cannot be adjusted if the pneumatic springs are installed.

9

Carefully place liftgate (1) on the lock wedge.

 Liftgate lock is locked.

10

Remove sealing films (5), remove screws (6), remove and liftgate (1).

 Installation:
Bonding surfaces must be free from dust, oil, grease, wax, dirt residues and other adhesive components.
Otherwise there may be adhesion problems.

 Installation: Install new sealing films (5) after adjusting the liftgate (1).

 Helper required.

 Bolt, hinge to liftgate

*BA72.20-P-1002-02I

Cleaner

*BR00.45-Z-1025-04A

11

Install in the reverse order.

Adjust

12

Adjust liftgate (1).

AR72.20-P-0002MFA

 Ground points

Number

Designation

Model 177

Model 247

BA00.19-P-1011-02E

Left liftgate ground

W8/1

M6

Nm

10

10

 Ground points

Number

Designation

Model 177

Model 247

BA00.19-P-1012-02E

Right liftgate ground

W8/2

Nm

10

10

 Ground points

Number

Designation

Model 177

Model 247

BA00.19-P-1013-02E

Right tailgate ground point

W8/5

M6

Nm

10

10

 Liftgate

Number

Designation

Model 177

Model 247

BA72.20-P-1002-02I

Bolt, hinge to liftgate

Nm

15

15

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1025-04A

Cleaner

A 005 989 19 71