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Replace complete B-pillar - AR63.20-P-1350SX

MODEL 221 except CODE (Z07) Top protection 

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar, Outer Paneling And Doubler Panel
G10128138Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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 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. AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the 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 information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels. 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-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 body repair   AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
IMPORTANT General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
NOTES Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
IMPORTANT Notes on various body materials   AH60.00-P-0011-01SX
IMPORTANT General information on body connection techniques   AH60.00-P-0015-01SX
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
1 Remove front door   AR72.10-P-0500SX
2 Remove rear door   AR72.12-P-0600SX
3 Remove side longitudinal member   AR88.80-P-6000SX
4 Remove door sill moldings   AR68.30-P-4100SX
5 Remove front seat   AR91.10-P-1000SX
6 Remove paneling on B-pillar   AR68.30-P-4700SX
7 Remove seat belt   AR91.40-P-0630SX
8 Remove floor mats    
9 Place floor covering to the side    
10 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle Tarp (fire-resistant)  
11 Equip straightening bench with module members or crossmembers and straightening bracket set IMPORTANT Observe setup plans provided.
Passenger car straightening system (Celette)
Accessories for straightening systems (Celette)
Straightening systems for passenger cars (Car Bench)
 
12 Lift vehicle with two-post lift Two-post lifting platform 3.0-3.5 t, electromechanical  
13 Remove stop plugs from jack support points    
14 Set vehicle onto straightening bench    
15 Fasten vehicle to straightening bench    
16 Set up side portal frame with inspection and welding device IMPORTANT Observe enclosed set-up plans!  
SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device Figure
17 Check installation position of B-pillar (1), align    
18 Remove side portal frame with inspection and welding device    
19 Separate B-pillar (1).   AR63.20-P-1350-05SX
SPECIAL TOOL Set of cutting templates Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter
Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
BTR Usibor milling cutter, dia. 8X44 mm
BTR Usibor milling cutter, dia. 8 mm
BTR Usibor center punch, dia. 8X80 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)
Hot air gun - 3000 W Drill
Straight grinder
Angle grinder
Body jig saw
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Figure
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
20 Prepare B-pillar (1) for installation   AR63.20-P-1350-07SX
SPECIAL TOOL Set of cutting templates
BTR Usibor milling cutter, dia. 8X44 mm
BTR Usibor milling cutter, dia. 8 mm
BTR Usibor center punch, dia. 8X80 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
Figure
INSTALLING Install     
21 Set up side portal frame with inspection and welding device IMPORTANT Observe enclosed set-up plans!  
SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device Figure
22 Install B-pillar (1) and weld in.   AR63.20-P-1350-06SX
SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device
Electrode miller
BTR Usibor drill bit, dia. 6.7 mm
BTR Usibor center punch, dia. 8X80 mm
Clamping pliers
Manual temporary fastener, Ø 6.4 mm, clamping area 0 to 15 mm, identification color silver
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)
Blind rivet/punch riveting method
MIG MAG gas welder (steel, brazing, aluminum)
Inverter spot welder
Drill
Straight grinder
Angle grinder
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Figure
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
Polygrip countersunk-head rivet, 6.4X14 *BR00.45-Z-1002-13A 
Rivet *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A 
Rivet *BR00.45-Z-1016-13A 
Adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A 
23 Unfasten vehicle from straightening bench    
24 Install stop plugs in jack support points    
25 Lift vehicle with two-post lift Two-post lifting platform 3.0-3.5 t, electromechanical  
26 Remove straightening bench.    
27 Clean repair areas    
28 Prime repair area using primer filler    
29 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
30 Carry out seam sealing after repairs IMPORTANT Supplement standard sealants with MB body sealant. AR97.10-P-4000SX
Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
31 Apply additional cavity preservation   AR97.20-P-1500SX
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation   AH97.20-P-0001-01B
    Combination pressure spray gun (corrosion protection)  
    MB cavity wax preservation, 1 l *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
32 Remove tarp IMPORTANT On all covered parts remaining in vehicle.  
33 Install seat belt   AR91.40-P-0630SX
34 Fold back floor covering    
35 Install paneling at B-pillar   AR68.30-P-4700SX
36 Install front seat   AR91.10-P-1000SX
37 Install door sill moldings   AR68.30-P-4100SX
38 Install side longitudinal member   AR88.80-P-6000SX
39 Install front door   AR72.10-P-0500SX
40 Install rear door   AR72.12-P-0600SX
41 Install floor mats    
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G07692600Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)
G07321115Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Inspection And Welding Device (221 589 00 23 00)
G07321116Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Set Of Cutting Templates (221 589 03 23 00)
G07321169Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1041-01A Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml A 002 989 84 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive A 009 989 36 71
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Cavity sealant, 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, 6.4X14 A 003 990 86 97 05
BR00.45-Z-1012-13A Blind rivet 6.5X12.5 A 004 990 16 97
BR00.45-Z-1016-13A Blind rivet, 6.5 x 14.5 A 004 990 17 97