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Partially replace main floor - AR63.40-P-1180M

MODEL 220 

Shown on model 220.0/1 

Fig 1: Identifying Main Floor Panel, Reinforcement And Front Crossmember
G10128148Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Removing     
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.  
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 splatter 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.  
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work All models  
NOTES General information on body repair All models  
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240, 414, 463, 639  
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240, 414, 463, 639  
1 Remove engine hood    
2 Remove front fender    
3 Remove front door    
4.1 Remove center door Model 220.875/878 AR72.14-P-0010MP
5 Remove rear door    
6 Remove left and right front seats Model 220.875/878  
Model 220.0/1 up to 31.8.02  
Model 220.0/1 as of 1.9.02 with code 803 model year 2003  
7 Remove rear seat backrest Model 220 875/878 with electrically adjustable rear bench seat, code 223b
Model 220.875/878 except electrically adjustable rear bench seat, code 223b, except electrically adjustable individual rear seats, with seat ventilation, seat heater and memory package, code 224c
Model 220 875/878 with electrically adjustable individual rear seats, with seat ventilation, seat heater and memory package, code 224c
 
Model 220 0/1
with electrically adjustable rear bench seat, code 223b
 
Model 220.0/1
except electrically adjustable rear bench seat, code 223b,
except electrically adjustable individual rear seats, with seat ventilation, seat heater and memory package, code 224c
 
Model 220 0/1
with electrically adjustable individual rear seats, with seat ventilation, seat heater and memory package, code 224c
 
Model 220.875/878
with Vis-a-vis seats
AR91.12-P-1620MP
8 Remove floor mats    
9 Cover vehicle passenger compartment    
10 Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired    
11 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle Tarp (fire-resistant)  
12.1 Fit shims for straightening bench IMPORTANT The shim plates are required as of vehicle no. 165 to compensate the height difference between the welded spacer plates on the rear-axle mount in relation to the other lift support points. On vehicles up to vehicle no. 164 the plates are only inserted and can be removed when installing the straightening bench.  
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Shim for MZ elements Model 220.8 WF58.50-P-3330-05A
13 Equip Celette or Car-Bench straightening bench with modular members or cross members and straightening set IMPORTANT Observe setup plans provided.
IMPORTANT With model 220.8, the module members at the B1-S-column must be offset backwards by a meter.
IMPORTANT Fit shims with relevant MZ elements on straightening bench.
 
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Shim for MZ elements Model 220.8
Passenger car straightening system (Celette)
Straightening systems for passenger cars (Car a Bench)
WF58.50-P-3330-05A
14 Place vehicle on straightening bench using two-column lift Two-post lifting platform 3.0-3.5 t, electromechanical  
15 Fasten vehicle to straightening bench    
16 Remove outer side wall Except 220.8 AR63.10-P-0520M
Model 220.8 AR63.10-P-0805MP
17 Remove inner A-pillar Except model 220.8 AR63.20-P-1100M 
Model 220.8 AR63.20-P-1106MP
18 Remove inner B-pillar   AR63.20-P-1380-01M
19.1 Remove inner B1-pillar Model 220.8 AR63.20-P-1361MP
20 Separate main floor (1), inner longitudinal member and center cross member   AR63.40-P-1180-06M
SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter
Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13, 250 rpm)
Cutting disk, Ø 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23, 500 rpm)
Drill
Straight grinder
Angle grinder
Body jig saw
Tarp (fire-resistant)
Figure
21 Prepare main floor (1), inner longitudinal member and center cross member   AR63.40-P-1180-07M
Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Hole punching pliers, dia. 7 mm
Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13, 250 rpm)
Cutting disk, Ø 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23, 500 rpm)
Drill
Straight grinder
Angle grinder
 
INSTALLING Install     
22 Install main floor (1), inner longitudinal member and center cross member   AR63.40-P-1180-08M
Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13, 250 rpm)
Clamping pliers
Electrode miller
MIG MAG gas welder (steel, brazing, aluminum)
Inverter spot welder
Drill
Straight grinder
Angle grinder
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Two-post lifting platform 3.0-3.5 t, electromechanical
Tarp (fire-resistant)
 
23 Prepare inner B-pillar for installation   AR63.20-P-1350-02M
24 Prepare inner B-pillar with longitudinal member reinforcement between side wall   AR63.20-P-1380-02M
25 Weld in inner section and console   AR63.20-P-1100-04M
26 Install inner A-pillar Except model 220.8  
Model 220.8 AR63.20-P-1106MP
27 Install inner B-pillar   AR63.20-P-1380-02M
28.1 Install inner B1-S-pillar Model 220.8 AR63.20-P-1361MP
29 Install outer sidewall Except 220.8  
Model 220.8 AR63.10-P-0805MP
30 Unfasten vehicle from straightening bench    
31 Lift vehicle with two-post lift Two-post lifting platform 3.0-3.5 t, electromechanical  
32 Remove straightening bench.    
33 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange with round wire brush Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm  
34 Clean repair areas    
35 Prime repair area using primer filler    
36 Carry out seam sealing after repairs IMPORTANT Supplement standard sealants with MB body sealant.  
Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
37 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
38 Apply additional cavity preservation    
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 168, 169, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240, 463, 639, 671, 690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905
Model WD1, WD2, WD3, WD6, WD7, XD1, XD2, XD3, XD4, XD5, XD6, XD7, YD1, YD2, YD3, YD4, YD5, YD6, YD7
Combination pressure spray gun (corrosion protection)
 
MB cavity wax preservation, 1 l *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
39 Remove tarp from all covered parts that remained in the vehicle. Tarp (fire-resistant)  
40 Remove left and right front seats Model 220.875/878  
Model 220.0/1 up to 31.8.02  
Model 220.0/1 as of 1.9.02 with code 803 model year 2003  
41 Install rear seat backrest Model 220 875/878 with electrically adjustable rear bench seat, code 223b
Model 220.875/878 except electrically adjustable rear bench seat, code 223b,
except electrically adjustable individual rear seats, with seat ventilation, seat heater and memory package, code 224c
Model 220 875/878 with electrically adjustable individual rear seats, with seat ventilation, seat heater and memory package, code 224c
 
Model 220 0/1
with electrically adjustable rear bench seat, code 223b
 
Model 220.0/1
except electrically adjustable rear bench seat, code 223b,
except electrically adjustable individual rear seats, with seat ventilation, seat heater and memory package, code 224c
 
Model 220.0/1
with electrically adjustable individual rear seats,
with seat ventilation, seat heater and memory package, code 224c
 
Model 220.875/878
with Vis-a-vis seats
AR91.12-P-1620MP
42 Install floor mats    
43 Install engine hood    
44 Install front fender    
45 Install front door    
46.1 Install center door Model 220.875/878 AR72.14-P-0010MP
47 Install rear door    
48 Install all removed detachable parts    

Special tools 

Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G07692600Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Cavity sealant, solvent-free (1 l container) A 000 986 72 70 05