Contents: Removal ↡ Installation ↡
Top Hatch Cover Installation Details (1 of 2)
1 - Side runner; 2 - Fastening nuts; 4 - Hatch cover; 5 - Mounting screws
Top Hatch Cover Installation Details (2 of 2)
3 - Centering rod; 4 - Hatch cover; Arrow - Crimping Pliers
Removal
Upper hatch centering rod design
1. Remove the interior rearview mirror (see Part Salon equipment).
2. Remove the inner lining of the lid (see Section Removal and installation the upper hatch cover trim panel).
3. Open the hatch completely.
4. Loosen the fastening screws (5) and remove the left and right guide rails (1).
5. Close the hatch.
6. Loosen the fastening nuts (2) on the left and right of the hatch cover (4).
7. Remove the cover (4) by pushing it upwards.
8. Insert the left and right centering rods (3) into the centering holes.
Installation
1. Lubricate with a special paste (001 981 14 51) left and right sliding grips.
Material taken from a web resource: Mercedesman.ru
2. Insert the cover (4) into the hatch opening from the top.
3. Screw on, but do not tighten yet, the fastening nuts (2) on the left and right.
4. Crimp the cover (4) using special pliers (arrow).
5. Tighten the nuts (2) and remove the pliers (arrow).
6. Open the hatch completely.
7. With special paste (001 981 14 51) lubricate the guide rails (1) and screw them onto your standard ones, without fully tightening the mounting screws (5) yet.
8. Remove the left and right centering rods (3) and adjust the position of the cover in the opening.
Note: It is better to leave the adjustment of the cover to car service specialists.
9. Finally tighten the fastening screws (5) and replace the inner lining of the cover (see Section Removal and installation the upper hatch cover trim panel).
10. Install the rear view mirror (see Part Salon equipment) and check the proper functioning of the upper hatch drive.