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Design, function description of the side portal - ra6000140a150x(0150)

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Model 140 - A. Sedan 

Preliminary work:

Operation no. of operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates:

  1. Sedans 
    Fig 1: Identifying Design Of Side Portal (Sedans)
    G05439194Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

    Special tools 

    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (129 589 03 23 00 60)
    G05439195Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (140 589 12 23 00 63)
    G05439196Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    Commercially available tools Order no. e.g. Company
    Screwdriver attachment, 8 mm for Allen screws   Hazet D-5630 Remscheid
    Screwdriver attachment WAF 19 for hex. head bolts 916  
    Reversible ratchet 630  
    Double box wrench WAF 22-24 mm  
    Double box wrench WAF 17-19 mm    
    Compressed air ratchet, 1/2" PRW 110 Filder-Werkzeug D-7024 Filderstadt 1
    WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

    Straightening system Celette Car-Bench
    Straightening bench MUF 5, 7 or M8S Straightening bench BT17 or Straightening lifting platform
    Modular members 955.900
    Auxiliary member 955.908
    CB41
    New longitudinal members 955.904 (supplement set to 955.900) Universal cross member set A296/15
    or 2 auxiliary cross members A2361 Straightening set 82410
    Modular members 955.940 (new MB set)  
    Straightening set 440.300  
    NOTE: The portal can only be used in combination with a straightening system approved by MB and the associated straitening tool set. The repairs illustrated in operation numbers 62-100; 62-120; 63-050; 63-055 and 63-060 were accomplished with the aid of the side portal. Before attaching the side portal the vehicle must be aligned precisely according to the locating holes and mounted tightly on the straightening set.
    1. Use on the Celette straightening system 
      1. for repairs to A and B-pillars
    Fig 4: Identifying Celette Straightening System Set-Up Sequence
    G05439197Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    SET-UP SEQUENCE

    C1, C2 15 and 21 Modular members position on grid fields
    8, 9 members Side extensions install on modular
    7 extensions (8,9) Multi-Z elements MZ260 install on side (arrows pointing forward)
    10 (7) (bottom hole) Cylindrical mounts insert into MZ260
    11 cylindrical mounts (10) Portal longitudinal members fasten to with M12 x 35 bolts
    1, (2) longitudinal bolts Mount for left (right) A-pillar fasten on portal member (11) with M12 x 45
    3, (4) longitudinal bolts Mount for left (right) B-pillar fasten to portal member (11) with M12 x 45
    1. Use on the Celette straightening system 

      b. for repairs to B and C-pillars

      Fig 5: Identifying Celette Straightening System Set-Up Sequence
      G05439198Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

      Set-up sequence 

      C1, C2 grid fields Modular members position on desired
      8, 9 members Side extensions install on modular
      7 extensions (8,9) 10 Multi-Z elements MZ260 install on side (arrows pointing forward)
      (7) (bottom hole) Cylindrical mounts insert into MZ260
      11 cylindrical mounts (10) Portal longitudinal members fasten to with M12 x 35 bolts
      3, (4) longitudinal bolts Mount for left (right) B-pillar fasten to portal member (11) with M12 x 45
      5, (6) longitudinal bolts Mount for left (right) C-pillar fasten to portal member (11) with M12 x 45
      d Spacer plate for locating wheelhouse insert
    2. Use on Car-Bench straightening system 
      1. for repairs to A and B-pillars
      Fig 6: Identifying Car-Bench Straightening System Set-Up Sequence
      G05439199Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

      Set-up sequence 

      A 2361 frame Universal cross members bolt to straightening
      8, 9 cross member with Side extensions install on universal 3 bolts each, hole row 1 - 4,
      (25-28) 7 extensions (8,9) Multi-Z elements MZ260 install on side (arrows pointing rearward)
      10 (bottom hole) Cylindrical mounts insert into MZ260 (7)
      11 mounts (10) with Portal longitudinal members fasten to cylindrical M12 x 35 bolts
      1, (2) longitudinal member Mount for left (right) A-pillar fasten to portal (11) with M12 x 45 bolts
      3, (4) longitudinal member Mount for left (right) B-pillar fasten to portal (11) with M12 x 45 bolts

      2. Use on Car-Bench straightening system 

      b. for repairs to B and C-pillars

      Fig 7: Identifying Car-Bench Straightening System Set-Up Sequence
      G05439200Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

      Set-up sequence 

      A 2361 straightening frame 8, 9 cross member with Universal cross members bolt to Side extensions install on universal three bolts each, hole row 1 - 4,
      (25-28) 7 extensions (8,9) Multi-Z elements MZ260 install on side (arrows pointing rearward)
      10 (7) (bottom hole) Cylindrical mounts insert into MZ260
      11 cylindrical mounts (10) Portal longitudinal members fasten to with M12 x 35 bolts
      3, (4) longitudinal bolts Mount for left (right) B-pillar fasten to portal member (11) with M12 x 45
      5, (6) longitudinal Mount for left (right) C-pillar fasten to portal member (11) with M12 x 45
      bolts d Spacer plate for locating wheelhouse insert