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| H1LM002G55 Expert Date registered: Mar 2010 Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1 Posts: 1796  | Photo DIY- Lubricating Door Locks & Engine Hood Please note, this applies to W460, W461, and W463 Gs. Background: I took my 500 GE in to local dealer that works on my G55. For some reason, they can see the vehicle on the EPC, but NOT on the WIS. I explained to them that it was essentially no different from a Preventative Maintenance perspective compared to a U.S. G. That being said, this small service was something that they did not perform. After spending the time to read through the G maintenance manual, I thought this tutorial would help other members. Step One: Gather Materials. We will be using: A) MB Autowash or similar auto shampoo or Dawn dish detergent B) Terry Cotton rag / hand towel / red mechanic's rag C) Disposable Drinking Cup filled with hot water D) 1/4 Inch Acid Brush (Available at Home Depot in a 3 pack) ---> http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=1005... also at www.topgunsupply.com E) New, Fresh Motor Oil (Mobil One, Fully Synthetic 0W40 in my case) F) Lubristyl Oil Pen G) Castrol Viscogen KL300 or (what I used) Optimol Paste White T H) Mercedes-Benz Long Life Grease Part One: Lubricating Door Locks / Latches Step One: Wet the terry cotton or mechanic's red rag in hot water. Select which door latch you are going to start with. Use the hot water on rag to clean off the old grease and grime that is on the latch. Step Two: Take some detergent cleaner (I used Mercedes Auto Wash) and apply a little to the rag in concentrated form. Dap the detergent soaked rag in hot water, to wet it slightly, yet don't soak it as you want to keep the cleaning power and concentration high. Go over the latch again with the detergent and make sure it is clean. Step Three: Wipe dry with clean rag. Step Four: Lubrication. Mercedes originally called for a chain oil from Optimol called Viscogen KL 300 to be used on the surfaces of the door lock latches. Read here: http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_advan... I have deviated from this. I chose to use Optimol Paste White T. This is just my opinion, but I believe chain oil to be a little on the thin side for the application and I believe the properties of the Paste White T to be better for this application. http://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/D44B3595EEBCE... Step Five: A little trick I learned from a Special Warfare armorer when maintaining crew served, heavy weapons. We would apply TW25 using acid brushes (see links above) as this would help to dispense the lubricating layer evenly, and completely, while getting into nooks and crannies. Keeping the layer even and thin was important with TW25. Optimol Paste White T is similar in consistency to TW25, the acid brush really helps with application and keeps your fingers clean. Step 6: Repeat for Side Doors and for Rear (5th) door. EDIT: To be continued. Need to download the rest of the fotos. Edited by H1LM002G55 9/1/2012 11:38 PM (IMG_8208.jpg) (IMG_8209.jpg) (IMG_8210.jpg) Attachments ----------------  IMG_8208.jpg (550KB - 16 downloads) IMG_8209.jpg (281KB - 9 downloads) IMG_8210.jpg (510KB - 8 downloads) | |
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| DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963  | ||
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| mperkins14 Member Date registered: Dec 2006 Location: Washington, DC Vehicle(s): '00 G500 LWB, BMW 325i, '71 R75/5 moto Posts: 46  | ||
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| G-AMG G-Class DIY Host Date registered: May 2006 Location: South Texas Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350 | ||
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| H1LM002G55 Expert Date registered: Mar 2010 Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1 Posts: 1796 | ||
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| G-AMG G-Class DIY Host Date registered: May 2006 Location: South Texas Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350 | ||
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| H1LM002G55 Expert Date registered: Mar 2010 Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1 Posts: 1796 | ||
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| G-AMG G-Class DIY Host Date registered: May 2006 Location: South Texas Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350 | ||
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| DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | ||
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| H1LM002G55 Expert Date registered: Mar 2010 Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1 Posts: 1796 | ||
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| 79percent Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Remscheid / Germany Vehicle(s): 300 GE Posts: 537  | ||
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| H1LM002G55 Expert Date registered: Mar 2010 Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1 Posts: 1796 | Re: Photo DIY- Lubricating Door Locks & Engine Hood 79percent - 9/19/2012 1:30 PM great, Process to libricate things. What's next? DIY: How to open the driver door? Actually, G-AMG had a thread similar to this that was already posted. You are German, so preventative maintenance and lubrication comes naturally to you. Also, it is performed at dealerships routinely. In the United States, this is a step often skipped. Not sure why you would post something derogatory when this is in fact G-Wagen maintenance related and something that many fail to do?  | |
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| DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Rear Door Latch Adjustment mperkins14 - 9/16/2012 10:10 PM Dutch, how did you do a "proper adjustment of the latch" for the rear door? My front doors could definitely use a tiny adjustment. What's the procedure? H1LM - thanks for the post. Maurice Here you go. It's very simple and straightforward. Attachments ---------------- Adjust striker and latch section of rear door.pdf (16KB - 138 downloads) | |
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