2010 Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG Sedan (204.077) V8-6.3L (156.985)
Vehicle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Check Rear Wheel Arch Seam Seal
FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2010060001, July 2010
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT: Models 204 and 204.9, Model Year 2010
Check Seam Seal in Rear Wheel Arch
This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG) the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the seam
seal in the right and left rear wheel arches may not meet specifications. Dealers will check the seam seal and rework, if necessary, at the next
workshop visit.
Prior to performing this Service Campaign:
^ Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired.
^ Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.
^ Please note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 344 vehicles are affected.
Procedure
A. Check Wheel Arch Seal Seam on Model 204
1. Check complete wheel arch seal seam (A, Figure 1) in right rear wheel arch (inside of fender) using mirror (Figure 1).
Note:
^ The seal seam (A) in the wheel arch must run through completely.
^ Perform check on 2 post vehicle lift with suspension extended to maximum position.
^ Clean seal seam (use shop supply cleaner part no. A 001 986 71 71 10).
^ If seal seam (A) runs through (the seam) procedure is complete.
^ If seal seam (A) does not run through (the seam) proceed to Subject C.
B. Check Wheel Arch Seal Seams on Model 204.9
2010 Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG Sedan (204.077) V8-6.3L (156.985)
1. Check wheel arch seal seam (A, Figure 2) in right and left rear wheel arches (inside of fender) in marked area (Figure 2) using mirror:
Note:
^ The seal seam (A) in the wheel arch must run through completely in the marked area (Figure 2).
^ Perform check on 2 post vehicle lift with suspension extended to maximum position.
^ Clean seal seam (A) in marked area (Figure 2) (use shop supply cleaner part no. A 001 986 71 71 10).
^ If seal seam (A) runs through marked area procedure is complete.
^ If seal seam (A) does not run through marked area proceed to Subject C.
C. Rework Seam Seal
1. Ensure faulty seam seal is clean (use shop supply cleaner part no. A 001 986 71 71 10). Remove moisture using heat gun at LOW heat setting.
2. Heat area of wheel arch from outside with infrared lamp for approx. 10 min.
Note:
If infrared lamp is not available have vehicle repaired at an authorized Mercedes-Benz body shop.
3. Rework seam seal with body sealant.
Note:
For model 204.9, rework seal seam in marked area (Figure 2).
Primary Parts Information
Note:
^ Please be aware that only the part number(s) referenced in the Campaign Bulletin is/are approved for use to repair the vehicle. Repairs performed
using any other part(s) will not have been performed in accordance with the campaign. Accordingly, warranty claims submitted with reference to
an improper part number(s) will be denied.
^ The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:
2010 Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG Sedan (204.077) V8-6.3L (156.985)
Warranty Information
