Remove/install longitudinal member paneling

AR88.80-P-6000FR

Remove/install longitudinal member paneling

31.03.2020

Model

257, 290

Modification notes

31.03.2020

Method extended

Operation step 12

Shown on model 257 on left side of vehicle

1

Longitudinal member panel

4

Mounting clip

2

Underfloor paneling

5

Front to liner

3

Expansion rivet

Shown on model 257 on left side of vehicle

1

Longitudinal member panel

8

Retaining clips

6

Mounting clip

9

Catch hook

7

Mounting clip

10

Fastening strip

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

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Remove/install

1

Release underfloor paneling (2) in the area of the longitudinal member panel (1) and pull downward over the mounting bolts.

AR61.30-P-1001FR

2

Remove expansion rivets (3).

3

Turn retaining clips (4) 90° and remove.

4

Open front door.

5

Open rear door.

6

Mask off rear door in front bottom area with tape.

7

Mask off longitudinal member panel (1) and body in the area of the retaining clips (6, 7) and catch hook (9) with tape.

8

Press front fender liner (5) to the side until the retaining clip (6) below is accessible.

9

Unclip retaining clip (6) with suitable pliers from the front fender and secure longitudinal member panel (1) against engaging again with a long wedge.

 Long wedge

*115589035900

10

Unclip retaining clip (7) with a suitable screwdriver from the front fender and secure longitudinal member panel (1) against engaging again with a long wedge.

 Long wedge

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11

Unclip longitudinal member panel (1), starting from the rear, upwards out of retaining clips (8) using an extraction hook.

 Extraction hook

*140589023300

12

Release and disconnect upper electrical connector of logo projector.

Model 290
with code 588 (AMG light display)

13

Release catch hook (9) with a suitable tool and remove longitudinal member panel (1) upwards out of mounting strip (10).

14

Remove retaining clips (6, 7) from the longitudinal member panel (1) and clip into front fender.

 Installation: Replace damaged retaining clips (6, 7).

15

Remove retaining clips (8) that remain on vehicle as well as mounting strip (10) from rear fender and attach to longitudinal member panel (1).

 Installation: Replace damaged retaining clips (8).

16

Install in the reverse order.