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Replace complete rear end - AR64.20-P-1020Q

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MODEL 209.3 

Fig 1: View Of Vehicle Rear End
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REMOVING Remove     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and undeburred vehicle parts. Deburr replacement panels. AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage used for arc welding. Risk of explosion  caused by welding in the area of high combustible materials. Risk of injury  caused by welding spatter and UV-light while welding. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling welding vapors. Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area.
Use air extractor.
AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
NOTES General information on body repair All models AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing arc welding work All models AH00.00-N-0005-01A
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs All models AH98.00-P-9408-02A
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials All models AH98.00-P-9409-03A
1 Remove detachable body components in area to be repaired    
2 Cover all detachable body components remaining in vehicle (area to be repaired) Tarpaulin (fireproof)  
3 Detach rear end   AR64.20-P-1020-01Q 
SPECIAL TOOL Welding spot miller cutter
Spherical milling cutter, dia.12 mm
Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Vario Drill WS 91 spot-weld
loosening tool
Abrasive disc, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13.250 RPM)
Drill (electric/pneumatic)
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Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)
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Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
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Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
4 Prepare rear end for installation   AR64.20-P-1020-02Q 
Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Drill (electric/pneumatic)
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Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
5 Install rear end   AR64.20-P-1020-03Q 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gage
Electrode miller
Clamping pliers
Spot welder
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Drill (electric/pneumatic)
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Cavity preservation gun Sata HRS no. 11072
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MB preservative *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
6 Adjust gaps on hoods, doors and covers    
Trunk lid to top of rear fender
Trunk lid to taillamp
Rear fender to taillamp
Trunk lid cover to taillamp
 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gage Figure
7 Clean areas repaired and prime with primer / filler    
8 Seam sealing following repair IMPORTANT Supplement standard seals with MB body sealant. AR97.10-P-4000Q
Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
9 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
10 Cavity preservation following repair work    
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation Model 209 AH97.20-P-0001-01B
11 Install all removed parts    
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 209.3
BE60.00-P-1003-01G Gap dimension Trunk lid to top of rear fender Dimension "G" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
Trunk lid to taillamp Dimension "H" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "I" mm 5 (-1)
Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "J" mm 2 (±0.5)
Trunk lid cover to taillamp Dimension "K" mm -
  Fig., see AR60.00-P-0700-01Q
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gage (129 589 03 21 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Sealant, white, 310 ml, DB supply specification 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 l container) A 000 986 72 70 05
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42