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Install and weld in inner C-pillar side wall - AR63.10-P-0700-03SX

Fig 1: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)
G07583605Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Inspection And Welding Device (221 589 00 23 00)
G07583606Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive A 009 989 36 71
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-1008-13A Blind rivet, power window at left door 4.8X8 A 003 990 24 97
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A Blind rivet 6.4x14 A 003 990 35 97
  1. Install outer rear wheelhouse (3), inner C-pillar (2) and outer C-pillar (1), fit with SPECIAL TOOL inspection and welding device and fasten with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS clamping pliers.

    IMPORTANT Use spacer (4).

    Fig 3: Identifying Outer Rear Wheelhouse, Inner C-Pillar And Outer C-Pillar Drilling Areas
    G07583607Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  2. Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes in inner C-pillar (2) and outer rear wheelhouse (3) (areas A and B).
  3. Drill dia. 7 mm pilot hole in inner C-pillar (2) (area C).
  4. Drill rivet holes on inner C-pillar (2) and outer rear wheelhouse (3) with 6.5 mm dia. holes (areas D and F).
  5. Drill 5.0 mm dia. rivet holes in outer rear wheelhouse (3) (area E).
    Fig 4: Identifying C-Pillar Rivet Hole Areas
    G07583608Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  6. SPECIAL TOOL Remove inspection and welding device and outer C-pillar (1).
  7. Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes in inner C-pillar (2) (areas A1 and L).
  8. Countersink rivet hole on inner C-pillar (2) (area A1 ).
    Fig 5: Identifying Drilling Areas
    G07583609Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  9. Remove inner C-pillar (2) and outer rear wheelhouse (3).
  10. Deburr rivet holes on both sides
  11. Coat insides of rivet connections not glued with zinc dust paint.
  12. Apply 2-component adhesive in cross-hatched areas.

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

    IMPORTANT Refer to manufacturer specifications for adhesive curing and application times.

    Fig 6: Identifying Bonding Surfaces
    G07583610Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  13. Install outer rear wheelhouse (3), fit and fasten with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS clamping pliers.
  14. Apply 2-component adhesive in cross-hatched areas.

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

    IMPORTANT Refer to manufacturer specifications for adhesive curing and application times.

    Fig 7: Identifying Outer Rear Wheelhouse 2-Component Adhesive Application Area
    G07583611Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  15. Install inner C-pillar (2) and fasten with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS manual temporary fastener and COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS clamping pliers.
  16. Inner C-pillar (2) and outer rear wheelhouse (3) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas G, H, I, J and K).
    Fig 8: Fastening Inner C-Pillar
    G07583612Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  17. Fasten inner C-pillar (2) with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS pliers (5).

    IMPORTANT Fasten inner C-pillar (2) with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS clamping pliers (5) until the 2-component adhesive has cured.

  18. Rivet inner C-pillar (2) and outer rear wheelhouse (3) with Polygrip flat/round head rivet, 6.4x14 dia. (areas A, F and L).
    Fig 9: Identifying Inner C-Pillar And Outer Rear Wheelhouse Riveted Areas
    G07583613Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  19. Rivet inner C-pillar (2) and outer rear wheelhouse (3) with Polygrip countersunk head rivet, 6.4 x14 (area A1 ).
  20. Rivet inner C-pillar (2) and outer rear wheelhouse (3) with Polygrip flat/round head rivet, 6.4x14 dia. (areas B and D).
  21. Rivet inner C-pillar (2) and outer rear wheelhouse (3) with blind rivet, steel/ steel, 4.8x8 (area E).
  22. Inner C-pillar (2) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (area C).
  23. Inner C-pillar (2) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (area M).
    Fig 10: Identifying Inner C-Pillar And Outer Rear Wheelhouse Riveted Areas
    G07583614Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  24. Coat connection surfaces on inner C-pillar (2) and outer rear wheelhouse (3) in cross-hatched areas with zinc dust paint.
  25. Fasten water drain hose (7) to inner C-pillar (2) with retaining clips (6).
    Fig 11: Identifying Inner C-Pillar And Outer Rear Wheelhouse Connection Surfaces & Water Drain Hose
    G07583615Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  26. Apply 2-component adhesive in cross-hatched areas to inner C-pillar (2) and outer C-pillar (1).
    Fig 12: Identifying Inner C-Pillar And Outer C-Pillar 2-Component Adhesive Area
    G07583616Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

    IMPORTANT Refer to manufacturer specifications for adhesive curing and application times.

  27. Install outer C-pillar (1). fit with SPECIAL TOOL inspection and welding device and fasten with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS clamping pliers.

    IMPORTANT Use spacer (4).

    Fig 13: Identifying Outer C-Pillar, Inner C-Pillar And Outer Rear Wheelhouse Welding Areas
    G07583617Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  28. Outer C-pillar (1) to inner C-pillar (2) and outer rear wheelhouse (3) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas M, N, O, P, Q and R).
  29. Clean welds using COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS round wire brush.
  30. Remove grinding and drill shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
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