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Completely replacing A-pillar - AR63.20-P-1100P

MODEL 203.0/ 2/ 7 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper/Bottom Front Reinforcement, Inner/Outer A-Pillar And A-Pillar Reinforcement
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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 non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the and position the four support plates below the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage used for arc welding. Risk of explosion  caused by welding in the area of highly inflammable materials. Injury hazard  from 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 danger zone. Use air extractor. AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
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 arc welding work All models AH00.00-N-0005-01A
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs All models AH98.00-P-9408-02A
NOTES Notes on repairing A-pillar with side longitudinal member Model 203.7 AH63.20-P-1150-01PB
1 Remove engine hood   AR88.40-P-3000P
2 Remove left front fender   AR88.10-P-1000P
3 Remove left front door   AR72.10-P-0500P
4 Remove left front seat   AR91.10-P-1000P
5 Remove foot mats    
6 Remove instrument panel carrier NOTES Protect heater housing or AC housing against damage AR68.10-P-1111P
7 Remove pedal assembly for parking brake   AR42.20-P-0510P
8 Remove or loosen electric lines and vacuum lines in area to be repaired    
9 Remove windshield   AR67.10-P-1000P
10 Remove sliding roof water drain hose    
11 Cover vehicle passenger compartment    
12 Remove damping on inside on firewall, floor and A-pillar    
13 Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired    
14 Cover all detachable body components remaining in vehicle (area to be repaired) Tarpaulin (fire-resistant) *WH58.30-Z-1001-40A 
15 Equip straightening bench with modular or crossmembers and straightening tools IMPORTANT Observe the assembly plans provided.  
    Celette straightening bench M8S *WE58.40-Z-1001-01E 
    Celette straightening bench Sevenne *WE58.40-Z-1001-01E 
    Set of Celette modular members 955.940 *WE58.40-Z-1007-01E 
    Celette additional member 955.908 *WE58.40-Z-1008-01E 
    Celette straightening bench 7203.300 (for model 203) *WE58.40-Z-1029-01A 
    Car-Bench straightening bench BT 17 *WE58.40-Z-1003-01E 
    Car-Bench straightening bench BT 43/1 *WE58.40-Z-1003-01E 
    Celette straightening bracket set 7203.309 (for model 203), as supplement to 7203.300 *WE58.40-Z-1031-01A 
    Celette straightening set 7203.310 (for model 203), only for new orders, includes supplement 7203.309 *WE58.40-Z-1032-01A 
    Car-Bench universal crossmember set A 296 *WE58.40-Z-1010-01E 
    Car-bench straightening set 82434 (for model 203) *WE58.40-Z-1030-01A 
    Multi-Z straightening set system MZ 450.000 *WE58.40-Z-1006-01E 
16 Set vehicle onto straightening bench using two-column lift and fasten Two-post lift *WE58.40-Z-1001-05A 
17 Cut out A-pillar   AR63.20-P-1100-01P 
    SPECIAL TOOL Cutting templates Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Test and welding device Figure
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Ball cutter, Ø 12 mm *WH58.30-Z-1002-01A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool *WH58.30-Z-1006-01A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm *WH58.30-Z-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Cutting disk, Ø 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23,500 rpm) *WH58.30-Z-1021-04A 
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1001-03A 
    Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1002-03A 
    Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1003-03A 
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1004-03A 
    Hot-air gun *WH58.30-Z-1004-20A 
18 Prepare connection points on body   AR63.20-P-1100-02P 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm *WH58.30-Z-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Abrasive disk, Ø 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm) *WH58.30-Z-1024-04A 
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1001-03A 
    Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1003-03A 
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner *WE58.40-Z-1005-03A 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
19 Prepare inner section, console and paneling   AR63.20-P-1100-03P 
    SPECIAL TOOL Cutting templates Figure
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm *WH58.30-Z-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Hole punching pliers, Ø 7 mm *WH58.30-Z-1002-02A 
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1001-03A 
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1004-03A 
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner *WE58.40-Z-1005-03A 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
20 Weld in inner section and console   AR63.20-P-1100-04P 
    SPECIAL TOOL Test and welding device Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Electrode miller *WH58.30-Z-1003-01A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm *WH58.30-Z-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Abrasive disk, Ø 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm) *WH58.30-Z-1024-04A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Cutting disk, Ø 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23,500 rpm) *WH58.30-Z-1021-04A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Clamping pliers *WH58.30-Z-1003-02A 
    Inert gas welder *WE58.40-Z-1001-02A 
    Spot welder *WE58.40-Z-1002-02A 
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1001-03A 
    Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1002-03A 
    Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1003-03A 
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1004-03A 
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner *WE58.40-Z-1005-03A 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
21 Weld in paneling   AR63.20-P-1100-05P 
    SPECIAL TOOL Test and welding device Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Electrode miller *WH58.30-Z-1003-01A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm *WH58.30-Z-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Abrasive disk, Ø 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm) *WH58.30-Z-1024-04A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Cutting disk, Ø 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23,500 rpm) *WH58.30-Z-1021-04A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Clamping pliers *WH58.30-Z-1003-02A 
    Inert gas welder *WE58.40-Z-1001-02A 
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1001-03A 
    Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1002-03A 
    Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1003-03A 
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1004-03A 
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner *WE58.40-Z-1005-03A 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
22 Release vehicle from straightening bench and lift with two-column lift, remove straightening bench Two-post lift *WE58.40-Z-1001-05A 
23 Clean areas to be repaired and prime with priming filler IMPORTANT Notes on paintwork repairs  
24 Seam sealing following repair IMPORTANT Supplement standard seals with MB preservative. AR97.10-P-4000P
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
25 Paint A-pillar and adjacent surfaces IMPORTANT Notes on paintwork repairs  
26 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
27 Install sliding roof water drain hose    
28 Install dampenings on inside on firewall, floor and A-pillar    
29 Install electrical leads and vacuum lines in area repaired    
30 Install instrument panel carrier   AR68.10-P-1111P
31 Install parking brake pedal assembly   AR42.20-P-0510P
32 Install windshield   AR67.10-P-1000P
33 Install left front seat   AR91.10-P-1000P
34 Install left front door   AR72.10-P-0500P
35 Install left front fender   AR88.10-P-1000P
36 Install engine hood   AR88.40-P-3000P
37 Reinstall all removed assembly parts    
Fig 2: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Inspection And Welding Device (203 589 00 23 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Cutting Templates (203 589 06 23 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
WH58.30-Z-1003-01A Electrode miller
WH58.30-Z-1006-01A Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
WH58.30-Z-1002-02A Hole punching pliers, dia. 7 mm
WH58.30-Z-1003-02A Clamping pliers
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WH58.30-Z-1021-04A Cutting disk, dia. 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23,500 rpm)
WH58.30-Z-1024-04A Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)
WH58.30-Z-1004-20A Hot-air gun
WH58.30-Z-1001-40A Tarp (fire-resistant)
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1029-01A Celette straightening bracket set 7203.300 (model 203)
WE58.40-Z-1030-01A Car bench straightening bracket set 82434, (model 203)
WE58.40-Z-1031-01A Celette straightening bracket set 7203.309 (model 203), as supplement to 7203.300
WE58.40-Z-1032-01A Celette straightening bracket set 7203.310 (model 203), only with new ordering contains addition 7203.309
WE58.40-Z-1001-01E Celette straightening bench
WE58.40-Z-1003-01E Car-Bench straightening bench
WE58.40-Z-1006-01E Celette Multi-Z straightening set system
WE58.40-Z-1007-01E Celette module crossmember set 955.940
WE58.40-Z-1008-01E Celette additional member 955.908
WE58.40-Z-1010-01E Car-Bench universal cross member set A 296
WE58.40-Z-1001-02A Inert gas welder
WE58.40-Z-1002-02A Spot welder
WE58.40-Z-1001-03A Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1002-03A Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1004-03A Body saw (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1005-03A Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WE58.40-Z-1001-05A Two-post lifting platform
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