2020 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 350 Technical Service Bulletin # LI72-12_P-048438 Date: 100302

2020 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 350 Technical Service Bulletin # LI72-12_P-048438 Date: 100302

Body - Stone Marks/Scratches On Lower Body Area

Stone marks in area of rear fender/rear doors/longitudinal members

Topic number LI72.12-P-048438

Version 1

Design group 72.12 Rear door

Date 03-02-2010

Validity Vehicles of model series 164.1 and 164.8

Reason for change Model series X164 added / Supersedes DTB T-B-72.12/69

Reason for block

Complaint:

NOTE:

Repair information is for Body Shops only.

Damage to the paintwork structure due to stone chipping.

Attachments

Cause:

Various causes such as the adjustment of the doors relative to each other / to the fender, tires, large amounts of loose chippings etc.

Remedy:

In the event of customer complaint, check the affected areas on the right and left.

1. Repair paintwork structure in damaged area

(as per specifications of paint suppliers - These are described in the Aftersales Paint Technology Guide. (https:// portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com)

2. Apply stone chipping protective cover

3. Adjust doors in Y-direction

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(Front doors) AR 72.12-P-0550GZ

(Rear doors) AR 72.10-P-0650GZ

NOTE:

In extreme cases, it is advisable to install mud guards.

NOTE:

This repair cannot be claimed under warranty.

Symptoms

Parts

Validity

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Attachment - Damage profile, left rear door