Assembly and covering work when painting the liftgate

AR98.00-P-2011MFA

Assembly and covering work when painting the liftgate

13.08.2019

Model

118.3/6

Model

177.0/1/9

Model

247.0

Modification notes

12.08.2019

Document completely revised.

Liftgate in paint stage 2/3 in installed condition, shown on model 177.0

Liftgate in paint stage 2/3 in installed condition, shown on model 177.1

Liftgate in paint stage 2/3 in installed condition, shown on model 247.0

Liftgate in paint stage 2/3 in installed condition, shown on model 118.3

Liftgate in paint stage 2/3 in installed condition, shown on model 118.6

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A

General information on masking for paintwork

AH98.00-P-0200-01BK

Masking off and covering

1

Remove additional brake lamp.

Model 118.6, 177.0, 247.0

AR82.10-P-5376MFA

2

Remove license plate lamps.

Model 177.1/9

AR82.10-P-5161MFV

3.1

Remove trunk lid lock actuation.

Model 118.3/6

AR88.50-P-5090MFE

3.2

Remove Mercedes star and retaining grommets.

Model 177.0/1/9
Model 247.0

 Installation: Replace retaining grommets.

 Long wedge

*115589035900

4

Remove rear left inner lamp unit (E3/1) and rear right inner lamp unit (E4/1) from liftgate.

Model 118.6
Model 177.0
Model 247.0

AR82.10-P-4926MFA

Model 118.3
Model 177.1/9

AR82.10-P-4927MFV

5

Remove model badges from liftgate.

If installed.

 Installation: Replace model badge.

6

Mask off all openings at liftgate using masking tape.

 https://xentryportal.i.daimler.com
Under category "Guidelines for paint technology".

7

Mask off liftgate all the way round.

 https://xentryportal.i.daimler.com
Under category "Guidelines for paint technology".

8

Cover areas of vehicle that are not to be painted using film.

 https://xentryportal.i.daimler.com
Under category "Guidelines for paint technology".