E 500 4MATIC Wagon (211.283) V8-5.0L (113.969) (2004)
Roof Rack Frame: Service and Repair
AR77.40-P-5000T Remove/Install Roof Railing
Shown On Right Roof Railing
1
Remove headliner
2
Unscrew nuts (2) and loosen window airbag (3) from roof frame until nuts (4) are accessible
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Nut, window airbag unit to roof frame: 6 N.m
3
Unscrew nuts (4)
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Nut for roof railing: 9 N.m
4
Unclip cover (5) and slide back
5
Unclip tailgate actuation hydraulic cylinder from hydraulic cylinder ball pin (6) and lay to side until nut (7) is accessible
6
Unscrew nut (7)
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Nut for roof railing: 9 N.m
7
Remove roof railing (1) from vehicle roof
CAUTION: Carefully remove roof railing (1) from vehicle roof to prevent paint damage.
8
Install in the reverse order