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Replacing part of outer side longitudinal member - AR63.30-P-1050M

MODEL 220 

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Side Longitudinal Member
G10128143Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Removal     
NOTES General notes on body repair All models  
1 Remove left front fender    
2 Remove left front door    
3 Remove left rear door    
4 Remove left front seat    
5 Remove rear seat and rear backrest IMPORTANT With bucket seats  
IMPORTANT With rear bench seat  
6 Remove foot mats    
7 Cover vehicle passenger compartment    
8 Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired    
9 Cover all attached parts remaining in vehicle (area to be repaired) Tarpaulin (fire-proof) *WH58.30-Z-1001-40A 
10 Separate outer side longitudinal member   AR63.30-P-1050-01M
SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld cutter Figure
11 Prepare connection points on body in area of longitudinal member   AR63.30-P-1050-04M
12 Prepare outer side longitudinal member   AR63.30-P-1050-02M
INSTALLING Installation     
DANGER The high voltage used for arc welding presents a lethal hazard. Explosion hazard  when welding in the area of highly combustible materials. Injury hazard  from welding spatter and UV light while welding. Welding gases are poisonous  when inhaled Use insulating mats.
Wear protective clothing, protective goggles and protective mask. Remove highly combustible materials from hazard area. Use evacuation system.
 
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing arc welding work All models  
13 Install outer side longitudinal member and weld in   AR63.30-P-1050-03M
14 Clean areas repaired and prime with primer/filler Notes on repair paintwork  
15 Supplement standard sealant with MB body sealant IMPORTANT see Paint Manual  
16 Supplement standard underbody preservation with MB permanent underbody preservation agent   AR97.20-P-0500-03A
17 Paint outer side longitudinal member and adjacent surfaces Notes on repair paintwork  
18 Supplement hollow cavity preservation Preservation  
19 Reinstall all detachable parts removed previously    

Special tools 

Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G07468971Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
WH58.30-Z-1003-01A Electrode miller
WH58.30-Z-1006-01A Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
WH58.30-Z-1002-02A Hole punching pliers, dia. 7 mm
WH58.30-Z-1003-02A Clamping pliers
WH58.30-Z-1031-02A C-clamp
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WH58.30-Z-1021-04A Cutting disk, dia. 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23, 500 rpm)
WH58.30-Z-1024-04A Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13, 250 rpm)
WH58.30-Z-1001-40A Tarp (fire-resistant)
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-02A Inert gas welder
WE58.40-Z-1002-02A Spot welder
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
WE58.40-Z-1001-05A Two-post lifting platform