ML 63 AMG (164.177) V8-6.3L (156.980) (2007)
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.
Note:
Replacement of the lift gate is permissible if there is deterioration of the sheet metal of more than 1.5 mm or rust through damage over a length
of 3cm in the area of the handle cutout (Figure 4)