Assembly and covering work when painting the liftgate

AR98.00-S-2011E

Assembly and covering work when painting the liftgate

03.01.2020

Model

447, 448.7

with code W65 (Tailgate)

Model

447, 448.8

with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)

Model

447.8, 448.8

with code W64 (Separately opening rear window)

Mask off and cover vehicle without CODE W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)

Mask off vehicle with code W64 (Separately opened rear window), shown with installed pop-out window

Cover vehicle with code W64 (Separately opening rear window)

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A

General information on masking for paintwork

AH98.00-P-0200-01BK

Masking, taping

1

Remove Mercedes star and any model badges at liftgate.

2

Remove license plate with license plate bracket.

3

Remove outer door handle at liftgate.

AR72.20-S-7320E

4.1

Remove additional brake lamp.

Model 447, 448.7
with code W65 (Tailgate)

AR82.10-S-5376EA

4.2

Remove pop-out window of liftgate.

Model 447.8, 448.8
with code W64 (Separately opening rear window)

AR67.20-S-5147EE

5

Remove trim element from liftgate at center.

Model 448.8
with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)

AR88.85-S-9851CH

6

Remove trim element from liftgate at bottom.

Model 448.8
with code W68 (Electrically operated liftgate)

AR88.85-S-9849CH

7

Mask off all openings on liftgate using masking tape.

 See: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com, under the "Paint Technology" category.

8

Mask off liftgate all the way round.

 See: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com, under the "Paint Technology" category.

9

Cover complete vehicle with film.

 See: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com, under the "Paint Technology" category.