Remove/install lower liftgate trim

AR72.20-P-6617EQ

Remove/install lower liftgate trim

30.04.2019

Model

293

Shown on model 293 with code 550 (Trailer hitch) and code 890 (EASY-PACK liftgate)

1

Bottom liftgate paneling

2

Handles

3

Clips

E40/2

Left trunk lid/liftgate ambient lamp and warning lamp

S62/26

Trunk lid/liftgate control button

S142/2

Liftgate fully electric trailer hitch push button switch

Shown on right side of vehicle

1

Bottom liftgate paneling

2

Handle

2a

Handle lower part

2b

Handle upper part

3

Clips

 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

Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS

AH80.61-P-0001-01A



Remove

1

Disassemble handle upper parts (2b) at the disassembly openings of the handles (2) from the handle lower parts (2a) and remove.

2

Remove clamps (3) using a suitable tool and remove handle lower parts (2a).

3

Unclip bottom liftgate trim (1).

4

Disconnect electrical connector from trunk lid/liftgate control button (S62/26).

Model 293
with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)

5

Disconnect electrical connector from trailer hitch liftgate fully electric pushbutton switch (S142/2).

Model 293
with code 550 (Trailer coupling)

6

Disconnect electrical connector from ambient lamp and left trunk lid/liftgate warning lamp (E40/2).

7

Remove bottom liftgate trim (1).



Check

8

Check clamps (3) for damage.

If there is a problem,



Install new clamps (3).



Install

9

Install clamps (3) with the engagement downward into the handle lower parts (2a).


The latching lugs (arrows A) of the clamps (3) must enclose the handle lower part (2a) correctly.
Otherwise damage may occur when opening and closing the liftgate.

 The clamps (3) must engage audibly.

10

Assemble handle upper parts (2b) and handle lower parts (2a).

11

Install assembled handles (2) into the removed bottom liftgate trim (1).

 Ensure that the handles (2) are seated correctly in the bottom liftgate trim (1).

12

Connect electrical connector to ambient lamp and left trunk lid/liftgate warning lamp (E40/2).

13

Connect electrical connector to trailer hitch liftgate fully electric pushbutton switch (S142/2).

Model 293
with code 550 (Trailer coupling)

14

Connect electrical connector to the trunk lid/liftgate control button (S62/26).

Model 293
with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)

15

Position bottom liftgate trim (1), starting with the handles (2), at the liftgate and clip in.



Check

16

Pull handles (2) horizontally toward the rear and check for tight seating on the liftgate at both attachment points.


The firm seating of the handles (2) must be ensured.
Otherwise damage may occur when opening and closing the liftgate.

If a clamp (3) detaches during the tensile test,



Check clamp (3) and replace if applicable.

Then repeat the test.