Prepare new parts for main floor rear section - AR63.40-P-1180-16T

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A	Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A	Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1004-03A	Body saw (electric/pneumatic)

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 Separation Points At Main Floor (Areas A And B) & Connection Surfaces

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

1. Measure separation points at main floor according to part remaining in vehicle and mark (areas A and B)

   When cutting ensure that the separation point overlaps approx.

2. Cut separation points with body saw (area A and B).
3. Remove remaining section.
4. Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas on both sides.
5. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.