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Completely replace inner C-pillar side wall - AR63.10-P-0700PB

MODEL 203.7 

Fig 1: Identifying Inner C-Pillar, Outer C-Pillar And Outer Reinforcement
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REMOVING Removing     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage used for electric welding. Risk of explosion  caused by welding in the area of highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury  caused by welding spatter and UV light while welding. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling welding fumes. Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extractor system. AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
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 non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
NOTES General information on repairs to body All models AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work All models AH00.00-N-0005-01A
NOTES Guidelines for removing fuel tank when performing welding on bodies All models AH60.00-P-3000-01Z
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 parts in repair area    
2 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle Tarp (fire-resistant)  
3 Remove rear fender   AR63.50-P-1400PB
4 Remove inner C-pillar side wall.   AR63.10-P-0700-01PB 
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter
Ball cutter, Ø 12 mm
Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm
Abrasive disk, Ø 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)
Drill (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
Body saw (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner, refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
Figure
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
5 Prepare inner C-pillar side wall.   AR63.10-P-0700-02PB 
    Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm
Hole punching pliers, Ø 6 mm
Drill (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
6 Install and weld in inner C-pillar side wall   AR63.10-P-0700-03PB 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge
Electrode miller
Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm
Abrasive disk, Ø 115 mm, 80 m/s, (max. 13,250 rpm)
Clamping pliers
Hand riveter
Manual temporary fastener Ø 6.4 mm - clamping range 0-15 mm, identification color silver
Figure
    Polygrip flat round head rivet, 6.4 x 14 mm
Insert gas welder, refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
Spot welder, refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
Drill (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner, refer to GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
*BR00.45-Z-1001-13A 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
7 Adjust gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
    Front door to rear fender *BE60.00-P-1002-01E 
    Rear fender to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01E 
    Rear-end door to rear fender *BE60.00-P-1004-01E 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
8 Install rear fender   AR63.50-P-1400PB
9 Clean weld joints and metal flanges using wire brush    
10 Clean repair areas and prime using primer filler    
11 Seam seal following repair IMPORTANT Supplement standard sealant using MB preservative. AR97.10-P-4000P
    MB body sealant for seam sealant (paintable/310 ml cartridge) *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
12 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
13 Apply additional cavity preservation   AP97.20-P-0640-01A
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 170, 201, 202, 203, 208, 210, 215, 220, 463, 671 AH97.20-P-0001-01B
14 Install all removed assembly parts    
TEST VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS ON HOODS, DOORS AND LIDS

Number Designation Model 203.706/707/ 708/718/730/ 735/740/742/ 743/745/746/ 747/752/756/ 764
BE60.00-P-1002-01E Gap dimension Front door to A-pillar Dimension "B" mm 6.5 (+1)
Front door to fender Dimension "H" mm 3.5 (-0.5/+1)
Front door to rear door Dimension "I" mm -
Front door to roof Dimension "C" mm -
Rear door to C-pillar Dimension "T" mm -
Rear door to side piece, bottom Dimension "J" mm -
Front door to rear fender Dimension "P" mm 3.5 (+1.0/-0.5)
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
BE60.00-P-1003-01E Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "F" mm -
Trunk lid to taillamp Dimension "M" mm -
Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "U" mm 2.5 (± 0.5)
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
BE60.00-P-1004-01E Gap dimension Rear-end door to roof Dimension "E" mm 8.5 (+1)
Rear-end door to rear fender Dimension "M" mm 3.5 (± 1)
Rear-end door to taillamp Dimension "L" mm 4 (± 1)
Rear-end door to bumper Dimension "S" mm 6.5 (-1.5)
Rear-end door to D-pillar Dimension "Q" mm -
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Sealant A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1041-01A Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml A 002 989 84 20
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A Rivet A 003 990 35 97