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Body - Updated DISTRONIC(R) Base Plate Installation Info

Date: September 3, 2009

Order No: T-B-30.30/66

Group: 30

Subject
Models 164.1 up to 448514 with Code 219 Distronic (DTR) Except Code 809 except MY2009

Adapting the Radiator Grille to the Distronic Base Plate

The DISTRONIC base plate no longer fits in the cutout of the radiator grille as it has been redesigned. Therefore, the radiator grille must be adapted to the DISTRONIC base plate. Note the trimming required to the parts listed in the illustrations below.





Parts Information





Trimmed section of radiator grille

a 10 mm
b 6 mm
c 6 mm





Trimmed section of radiator grille

d 10 mm
e 10 mm
f 10 mm