Remove/install lower liftgate trim

AR72.20-P-6617MFA

Remove/install lower liftgate trim

12.09.2019

Model

118.6, 177.0, 247

Modification notes

05.09.2019

Remove handle upper parts (2b).

Operation step 2.

05.09.2019

Remove clips (4) and remove handle lower parts (2a).

Operation step 3.

Shown on model 177.0

1

Bottom liftgate paneling

4

Clips

2

Handle

Shown on model 177.0

1

Bottom liftgate paneling

2

Handle

2a

Handle lower part

2b

Handle upper part

4

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

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



Remove

1

Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).

2

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

3

Remove clips (4) using suitable tool and remove handle lower parts (2a).

4

Unclip bottom liftgate trim (1) starting from the bottom area and remove until the electrical connectors are accessible.

 Long wedge

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5

Release and disconnect electrical connectors and remove bottom liftgate trim (1).

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



Check

6

Check clips (4) for damage and correct seating.

If any problems are found,



replace clips (4).

7

Check catch hooks of bottom liftgate trim (1) for damage.

If any problems are found,



replace bottom liftgate trim (1).



Install

8

Install clips (4) in handle lower parts (2a).


Engagement lugs (arrow B) of clips (4) must enclose handle lower parts (2a).
Incorrectly engaged clips (4) will result in a risk of injury during opening and closing.

 Clips (4) must audibly engage.

 The repair instructions are shown only on one side and must be carried out on both sides.

9

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

 The repair instructions are shown only on one side and must be carried out on both sides.

10

Connect electrical connectors, position bottom liftgate trim (1) on the liftgate, and clip on starting from the top area.

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

11

Install handles (2).



Check

12

Check that handles (2) are tightly seated on the bottom liftgate trim (1).

AR72.20-P-6617-01MFA


The tight seating of the handles (2) must be ensured.
Incorrectly engaged clips (4) will result in a risk of injury during opening and closing.