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Remove/install A-pillar outer section - AR63.20-P-1102SX

MODEL 221 

Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar Outer Paneling And A-Pillar Reinforcement
G07583677Courtesy 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 spatter 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 notes on repair of vehicles with ultra-high-strength steel. Failure to observe instructions when straightening/repairing, separating, preparing adhesive points, joining/connecting, resistance spot welding, MAG welding, MAG brazing can lead to considerable damage to ultra high-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 repairs to body   AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
NOTES Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
1 Remove front door Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR72.10-P-0500SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR72.10-P-0500SXS
2 Remove front fender   AR88.10-P-1000SX
3 Remove engine hood   AR88.40-P-3000SX
4 Remove door sill molding IMPORTANT Remove door sill molding from front door
Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection
AR68.30-P-4100SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR68.30-P-4100SXS
5 Remove windshield Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR67.10-P-1000SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR67.10-P-1000SXS
6 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with tarp.    
7 Equip straightening bench with module members or crossmembers and straightening bracket set IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided.
Celette straightening bench
Set of Celette module members 955.940
Celette auxiliary member, 955.908
Multi-Z straightening set system MZ 450.000
Celette straightening bracket set 7221.300
Car-Bench straightening bracket set 82456, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
 
8 Lift vehicle with two-post lift Two-post lift, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
9 Remove stop plugs from jack support points    
10 Set vehicle onto straightening bench    
11 Fasten vehicle to straightening bench    
12 Set up side portal frame with inspection and welding device IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device Figure
13 Check installation position of A-pillar, align    
14 Remove side portal frame with inspection and welding device    
15 Separate A-pillar outer paneling (1) and A-pillar reinforcement (2) BTR-Usibor drill bit, dia. 6.7 m, BTR-Usibor dia. 8x80 mm center punch Drill, straight grinder, angle grinder, body saw, dry vacuum cleaner, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com  AR63.20-P-1102-01SX 
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of cutting templates Figure
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
16 Prepare A-pillar outer paneling (1) and A-pillar reinforcement (2) for installation Drill, straight grinder, angle grinder, body saw, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com  AR63.20-P-1102-02SX 
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of cutting templates Figure
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
INSTALLING Install     
17 Set up side portal frame with inspection and welding device IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device Figure
18 Install A-pillar outer paneling (1) and A-pillar reinforcement (2) BTR-Usibor drill bit, dia. 6.7 m, BTR-Usibor dia. 8x80 mm center punch Taurus 4 blind rivet tool, inert gas welder, spot welder, drill, straight grinder, angle grinder, dry vacuum cleaner, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com  AR63.20-P-1102-03SX 
    SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device Figure
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
    Rivet *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A
    Polygrip countersunk head rivet, 6.4 x14 *BR00.45-Z-1002-13A
    Rivet *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A
    Adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A
IMPORTANT General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
19 Unfasten vehicle from straightening bench    
20 Install stop plugs in jack support points    
21 Lift vehicle with two-post lift Two-post lift, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
22 Remove straightening bench.    
23 Clean repair areas    
24 Prime area to be repaired using primer filler    
25 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
26 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
27 Apply additional cavity preservation Cavity preservation gun HRS no. 11072, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com  AR97.20-P-1500SX
    MB cavity wax preservation, 1 l *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation   AH97.20-P-0001-01B
28 Remove tarp IMPORTANT On all covered parts remaining in vehicle.  
29 Install windshield Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR67.10-P-1000SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR67.10-P-1000SXS
30 Install door sill molding IMPORTANT Install door sill molding on front door Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR68.30-P-4100SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR68.30-P-4100SXS
31 Install engine hood   AR88.40-P-3000SX
32 Install front fender   AR88.10-P-1000SX
33 Install front door Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR72.10-P-0500SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR72.10-P-0500SXS
Fig 2: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)
G07583678Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Inspection And Welding Device (221 589 00 23 00)
G07583679Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G07583680Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Set Of Cutting Templates (221 589 03 23 00)
G07583681Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Sealant, white, 310 ml, DB supply specification 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1041-01A Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml A 002 989 84 20
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive A 009 989 36 71
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Cavity preservation, 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, 6.4 x14 A 003 990 86 97 05
BR00.45-Z-1012-13A Blind rivet 6.5x12.5 A 004 990 16 97
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A Blind rivet 6.4x14 A 003 990 35 97