ML 350 (163.157) V6-3.7L (112.970) (2004)
Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Customer Interest
Body - Paint Damaged On Liftgate
Date: August 13, 2008
Order No.: T-B-98.10/18b
Supersedes: T-B-98.10/18a dated Feb. 22, 2008
Group: 98
Revision History
Revision
Date
Purpose
b
8/13/08
Content Added for Model 163 Vehicles
a
2/22/08
Technical Content Updated
-
2/5/07
Initial issue
SUBJECT:
All Model 163 and 164 Vehicles
Paint Damage on Tailgate
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of bodyshell complaints regarding the tailgate, check if the complaints fit the descriptions
below and proceed with the applicable described remedy.
Condition A - Model 164: Corrosion or chafe marks in the area of the handle strip
1.
Remove handle strip, referring to WIS document AR 72.20-P-3650GZA.
2.
Deburr handle opening in tailgate.
3.
For chafe marks, use a touch up paint pen. Proceed with step 7.
4.
For corrosion, thoroughly remove the corrosion and clean treated areas with silicone remover.
5.
Restore the paintwork structure in accordance with the specifications of the paint supplier (below the window).
6.
Stick pre-stamped protective foils on liftgate.
7.
Replace threaded stud and apply preservation agent to the inside of the liftgate before reassembling. Finish by installing remaining parts on the
liftgate.
Condition B - Model 164: Paint blistering on the liftgate (Figure 1)
1.
Check liftgate for other defective areas.