ML 430 (163.172) V8-4.3L (113.942) (2000)
1.
Check liftgate for other defective areas.
2.
Sand damaged areas down to bare steel.
3.
Restore the paintwork structure in accordance with the specifications of the paint supplier.
Note:
The application gun specifications viewed by following the menu path: Netstar --> StarTek Info --> MB Equipment --> SSEP catalog. This
item can be ordered from the Standard Service Equipment Program.
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.