Exterior car Mercedes A-Class (W168)

Body — General Description and Precautions
The Mercedes A-class car has a monocoque body. The body base, its sides, roof and rear wings are welded together. Therefore, serious body repairs, as well as replacement...

Mudguard (protection) of the bottom — removal and installation
Cars with gasoline engines. Removal The bottom is covered with three large and several small plastic lids. Warning! Jacking up a vehicle can pose a risk of injury....

Front bumper — removal and installation
Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Unscrew bolts 1, 2 and 3 (see illustration). Please note: The illustration shows the rear side of the removed front bumper. 3. Remove the...

Rear bumper — removal and installation
Removal 1. Open the rear hatch. 2. Remove the four plugs 1 and unscrew the bolts underneath them (see illustration). 3. Unscrew the two lower bolts 3 (see illustration)....

Protective bumper pads — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the bumper, see the relevant chapter . 2. Unscrew the four flat nuts on the back of the bumper that secure the corresponding trim and remove it. 3....

Front wheel fender liner — removal and installation
Removal 1. Mark the position of the front wheel on the hub with paint. This will allow you to install the balanced wheel in its original position during assembly. 2....

Rear wheel arch liners — removal and installation
Removal 1. Mark the position of the rear wheel on the hub with paint. This will allow you to install the balanced wheel in its original position during assembly. 2....

Front wing — removal and installation
Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the mudguards from the wheel arches of the front wheels, see the relevant chapter . 3. Remove the front bumper, see the relevant...

Hood — removal and installation
Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Ask an assistant to hold the hood and unscrew the bolts 2 on the hood 1 (see illustration). 3. Remove the hood 1, working with an assistant,...

Hood — fit
Check the width of the hood gaps relative to adjacent parts. Nominal value of clearances: The gap between the hood and the roof is 3.5 ± 0.5 mm Fit 1. Open the hood. 2....

Hood Lock Drive Rod — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Unscrew the bolt securing the hood release handle, which is located in the passenger compartment. 3. Release the hood release handle and...

Hood lock — removal and installation
Attention! If the hood lock opens with difficulty, then there is no need to lubricate it. It must be replaced. Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Mark the mounting position of...

Moldings — removal and installation
Removal 1. Mark the installation position of the molding by placing a strip of tape above and below it. 2. Remove the molding from the door. 3. Remove any remaining...

Outside rear view mirror — removal and installation
Removal 1. Cars produced since 01/03. Remove the door trim, see the relevant chapter . 2. Remove the cover of the 1 mirror mount by prying it off with a plastic wedge...

Outside rear view mirror glass — removal and installation
Removal 6. Move the outside mirror forward when facing the direction of travel. 7. Move the top of the mirror glass back. To do this, turn on the ignition, lower the...

Exterior Mirror Cone Trim — Removal and Installation
Removal 14. Remove the mirror glass, see the relevant chapter . 15. Unscrew screws 1 (see illustration). 16. Remove frame 2 by releasing two protrusions 3 from stops 4...

Outside Mirror Motor — Removal and Installation
Removal 22. Remove the mirror glass, see the relevant chapter . 23. Unscrew the three bolts 1 securing the electric motor (see illustration). 24. Disconnect the plug and...

Dimensions of A-class cars
Model release from 10/97 to 2/01 Model produced since 01/03 with a shortened body Model produced since 01/03 with an extended body