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558719 Removing And Installing Rear Upper Part Of Lid Lock


WM 558719 Removing and installing rear upper part of lid lock

Technical values





Removing rear upper part of lid lock

Information

- Determine the installation position of upper part of lid lock to cover using marking and note down.

1. Open the rear lid.

Information

Fastening nuts must not be used again following removal.

2. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove rear lock upper part -2-.





Removing upper part of lid lock

Installing rear upper part of lid lock

1. Position rear lid lock upper part -2- and tighten fastening screws -1- slightly.





Removing lid lock upper part

2. Adjust rear lid lock upper part -2- in relation to the lid according to the noted position; if necessary, centre left and right gaps.
3. Tighten fastening screws -1-. => tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.0 ftlb.)
4. Check lid function.

Checking lid functions

1. Close the rear lid and lock it.
2. Check that the rear lid is held down by the safety hook (locking hook) after the upper part of lid lock has been opened.
3. Check whether the return spring on the lock lower part pulls back the safety hook as far as the stop.