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Separate outer side longitudinal member - AR63.30-P-1050-01T

Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Templates (211 589 05 23 00)
G07508143Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G07290434Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
WH58.30-Z-1006-01A Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
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)
WH58.30-Z-1004-20A Hot-air gun
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

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
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
Fig 3: Identifying Separation Points On Side Longitudinal Member (Areas A And B)
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  1. Mark separation points on side longitudinal member with cutting templates and cut with body saw (areas A and B).
  2. Transfer separation point onto B-pillar with new part and separate.

    IMPORTANT Shorten new part approx. 50 mm for corrosion protection reasons.

  3. Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas D to F).
  4. Heat longitudinal member in shaded areas.

    IMPORTANT Shaded areas are foam-protected.

  5. Remove longitudinal member.
    Fig 4: Identifying Spot Welds (Areas D To F) & Connection Surfaces
    G07508315Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  6. Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides
  7. Remove grinding and drilling chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
  8. Coat insides of connection surfaces with zinc dust paint
    Fig 5: Identifying Connection Surfaces Shaded Areas
    G07508316Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.