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Replace complete B-pillar - AR63.20-P-1350CW: Notes

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MODEL 204.0/2 

Shown on model 204.0 

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillars And Longitudinal Members
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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 columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling vapors or swallowing adhesive. Risk of injury  caused by adhesive coming into contact with skin and eyes Wear respiratory protection, protective gloves and safety glasses. Pour adhesive into suitable and appropriately marked containers only. AS00.00-Z-0016-01A
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 notes on repair of vehicles with ultra-high-strength steel. Failure to observe instructions when straightening/repairing, separating, preparing adhesive points, joining/connecting, resistance spot welding, MIG welding, MIG brazing can lead to considerable damage to ultra high-strength steels and their joints. AH60.00-P-0024-01N
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work   AH00.00-N-0005-01A 
NOTES General information on repairs to body   AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
NOTES Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
IMPORTANT General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
1 Prepare required workshop equipment and commercially available tools for repair    
2 Remove all detachable parts in area to be repaired    
3 Cover all detachable parts remaining vehicle with fireproof tarpaulin    
4 Equip straightening bench with module members, cross members and straightening bracket set. IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided.  
5 Lift vehicle with two-post lifting platform  
6 Set vehicle onto straightening bench    
7 Fasten vehicle to straightening bench    
8 Set up side portal frame with welding device IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided.  
SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Welding device Figure
9 Check installation position of B-pillar, straighten    
10 Remove side portal frame with welding device    
11 Separate outer B-pillar (1), inner B-pillar (2), side longitudinal member (3) and outer side longitudinal member (4)   AR63.20-P-1350-05CW 
 
SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
12 Prepare outer B-pillar (1), inner B-pillar (2), side longitudinal member (3) and outer side longitudinal member (4) for installation.   AR63.20-P-1350-07CW 
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
13 Set up side portal frame with inspection and welding device IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided.  
SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device Figure
14 Install outer B-pillar (1), inner B-pillar (2), side longitudinal member (3) and outer side longitudinal member (4) and weld in   AR63.20-P-1350-06CW 
 
SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device Figure
Adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A 
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
Polygrip countersunk head rivet, 6.4 X14 *BR00.45-Z-1002-13A 
Rivet *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A 
15 Remove side portal frame with welding device    
16 Unfasten vehicle from straightening bench    
17 Lift vehicle with two-post lifting platform  
18 Remove straightening bench.    
19 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flanges with round wire brush  
20 Clean repair areas    
21 Prime area to be repaired using primer filler    
22 Carry out seam sealing after repairs IMPORTANT Supplement standard sealant with sealant. AR97.10-P-4000CW
Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
23 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
24 Apply additional cavity preservation   AR97.20-P-1500CW
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation   AH97.20-P-0001-01B
Preservation agent *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
25 Remove tarp IMPORTANT On all covered parts remaining in vehicle.  
26 Install all removed detachable body components    
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (124 201 589 00 51 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)
G07069845Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Welding Device (204 589 00 23 00)
G07069846Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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-1041-01A Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml A 002 989 84 20
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive A 009 989 36 71
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
BR00.45-Z-1002-13A Polygrip countersunk head rivet, 6.4 X14 A 003 990 86 97 05
BR00.45-Z-1012-13A Blind rivet 6.5 X12.5 A 004 990 16 97