Prepare mating surfaces on vehicle for inner C and D-pillar - AR63.10-P-0800-09GZ

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A	Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WH58.30-Z-1024-04A	Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13, 250 rpm)

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A	Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A	Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1005-03A	Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42

Fig 1: Identifying Grind Mating Surfaces Welding Areas (C, I, J, KA And MA)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

1. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas I, J and KA on one side.
2. Grind mating surfaces in remaining shaded areas on both sides.
3. Remove grinding and cutting chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
4. Coat insides of spot welding flange (except areas C, I, J, KA and MA) with zinc dust paint.
5. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas D and E on both sides
6. Remove grinding and cutting chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
   Fig 2: Identifying Grind Mating Surfaces Welding Areas (D And E)

   Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.