ML 350 (163.157) V6-3.7L (112.970) (2004)
Condition C - Model 163: Corrosion in Area of Rear Door Handle Strip
1.
Remove the license plate.
2.
Remove handle strip. Refer to WIS document AR72.20-P-3650GH.
3.
Remove corrosion from the area of the handle strip (Figure 2, A. circle).
4.
Paint the rear door. Refer to WIS AR98.00-P-0200-08D.
5.
Before installing handle strip on rear door, apply preservation wax. Refer to WIS document AR97.20-P-0500A.
6.
Apply protective foils to the rear door see (Figure 3, 2) to prevent the handle from chaffing on the paint.
7.
Reassemble in reverse order.