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Replace top front longitudinal member - AR62.20-P-1286V: Notes

MODEL 171 

Fig 1: Identifying Top Front Longitudinal Member
G05027952Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Remove    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage used for arc 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 vapors. Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extractor. -
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. -
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 undeburred vehicle parts. -
    Deburr replacement panels.  
1 Remove front bumper   AR88.20-P-2000V
2 Remove front headlamp unit When removing left and right front headlamp unit AR82.10-P-4730V
3 Remove front fender   AR88.10-P-1000V
4 Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired    
5 Cover all attached parts remaining in vehicle Tarpaulin (fireproof) *WH58.30-Z-1001-40A 
6 Separate front upper longitudinal member (1)   AR62.20-P-1286-01V 
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld cutter Figure
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld cutter *WH58.30-Z-1006-01A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Spherical milling cutter, dia. 12 mm *WH58.30-Z-1002-01A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm *WH58.30-Z-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Grinding disc, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13.250 RPM) *WH58.30-Z-1024-04A 
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1001-03A 
    Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1002-03A 
    Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1003-03A 
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner *WE58.40-Z-1005-03A 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
7 Prepare front upper longitudinal member (1)   AR62.20-P-1286-02V 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm *WH58.30-Z-1001-03A 
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1001-03A 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
8 Lower front suspension strut See ↓
Remove front suspension strut
 
    Model 171.454/456/473  
    Model 171.442 AR32.25-P-1017V
9 Install welding device   AR62.20-P-1286-05V 
10 Install front upper longitudinal member (1)   AR62.20-P-1286-03V 
    SPECIAL TOOL Welding device Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Welding device Figure
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Electrode miller *WH58.30-Z-1003-01A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Clamping pliers *WH58.30-Z-1003-02A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm *WH58.30-Z-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Grinding disc, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13.250 RPM) *WH58.30-Z-1024-04A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Hand riveter *WH58.30-Z-1003-29A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS PowerBird blind rivet tool *WE58.40-Z-1003-14A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Manual temporary fastener, dia.6.4 mm, clamping area 0 to 15 mm, identification color silver *WH58.30-Z-1038-02A 
    Spot welder *WE58.40-Z-1002-02A 
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1001-03A 
    Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic) *WE58.40-Z-1003-03A 
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner *WE58.40-Z-1005-03A 
    Polygrip flat/round head rivet, 6.4x14 *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A 
    Primer spray can with repair kit *BR00.45-Z-1018-07A 
11 Remove welding device    
12 Install lowered front suspension strut See ↓
Install front suspension strut
 
    Model 171.454/456/473  
    Model 171.442 AR32.25-P-1017V
13 Clean area to be repaired    
14 Prime area to be repaired with priming filler    
15 Carry out seam sealing after repairs IMPORTANT AR97.10-P-4000V
    Supplement standard sealing with MB body sealant.  
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
16 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
17 Apply additional cavity preservation   AR97.20-P-1500V
    Cavity preservation gun Sata HRS no. 11072 *WE58.40-Z-1006-08A 
    Preservation agent *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
18 Remove tarpaulin    
19 Install front fender   AR88.10-P-1000V
20 Install front bumper   AR88.20-P-2000V
21 Install front lamp unit When removing left and right front headlamp unit AR82.10-P-4730V
22 Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired    
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G05027953Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Welding Device (171 589 01 23 00)
G05027954Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Welding Device (171 589 02 23 00)
G05027955Courtesy 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-1003-02A Clamping pliers
WH58.30-Z-1038-02A Manual temporary fastener, dia.6.4 mm - clamping range 0 -15 mm, identification color silver
Firma Hausmann GmbH D-34346 Hann. Munden, Germany
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WH58.30-Z-1024-04A Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13, 250 RPM)
WH58.30-Z-1003-29A Hand riveter
WH58.30-Z-1001-40A Tarp (fire-resistant)
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

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-1005-03A Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WE58.40-Z-1006-08A Cavity preservation gun
WE58.40-Z-1003-14A Blind rivet tool
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 Sealant A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Preservation agent 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-1018-07A Primer spray can with repair kit A 000 986 32 50
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A Rivet A 003 990 35 97