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Install C-pillar - AR63.20-P-0500-03TA

TEST VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS ON HOODS, DOORS AND LIDS

Number Designation Model 211.2
BE60.00-P-1002-01F Gap dimension Front door to A-pillar Dimension "D" mm 4.5 (-0.5/+1)
Front door to fender Dimension "E" mm 4 (-0.5/+1)
Front door to rear door Dimension "F" mm 4 (-0.5/+1)
Front door to roof Dimension "G" mm 4.5 (-0.5/+1)
Rear door to top of side section Dimension "H" mm -
Rear door to side section, bottom Dimension "I" mm 3.5 (-0.5/+1)
  See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01T A
BE60.00-P-1003-01F Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "J" mm -
Trunk lid to rear lamp unit Dimension "K" mm -
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "L" mm -
Rear fender to rear lamp unit Dimension "M" mm 2.5 (1)
Trunk lid license plate panel to rear lamp unit Dimension "N" mm -
  See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01T A
BE60.00-P-1004-01F Gap dimension Fuel filler flap Dimension "O" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01T A
BE60.00-P-1005-01F Gap dimension Liftgate spoiler/roof Dimension "P" mm 7 (-0.5/+1)
Rear-end door to rear fender Dimension "Q" mm 4.5 (±1)
Taillamp in rear-end door to taillamp Dimension "R" mm 5 (±1)
Rear-end door to bumper Dimension "S" mm 6 (±1.5)
Rear window and D-pillar Dimension "T" mm 4.5 (±1)
Front door to roof Dimension "U" mm 4.5 (-0.5/+1)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01T A
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07271130Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)
G07271131Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Inspection And Welding Device (211 589 00 23 00)
G07271132Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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-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
  1. Install inner and outer C-pillar and wheel well with portal set, fit and fix in place.
  2. Fit side wall with side portal frame and straightening tool set and fix in place.
  3. Fit taillamp

    IMPORTANT Use washers for adjusting the gaps and transitions.

  4. Check and adjust gaps between:
    • Rear fender to taillamp
    • Rear window to D-pillar
    • Rear-end door to rear fender
    • Taillamp in rear-end door to taillamp

    IMPORTANT Use feeler gage!

    Fig 4: Identifying Gaps Between Rear Fender To Taillamp And Rear Window To D-Pillar
    G07271133Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  5. Remove outer section.
  6. Tack inner section and wheel well.
  7. Inner section POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas K and L).
  8. Wheel well POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (area D).
    Fig 5: Identifying C-Pillar Spot Welding Areas (D, K And L)
    G07271134Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  9. Fix outer section in place with portal.
  10. Tack new section.
  11. Outer section POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas I, M and N).
  12. Outer section SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (area J).
    Fig 6: Identifying C-Pillar Spot Welding Areas (I, J, M, And N)
    G07271135Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  13. Outer section and wheel well POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas B, E, O, and P).
    Fig 7: Identifying C-Pillar Spot Welding Areas (B, E, O And P)
    G07271136Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    Fig 8: Identifying C-Pillar Spot Welding Areas (F, G And F1)
    G07271137Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  14. Outer section and wheel well POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas F and G).
  15. Weld in wheel well with SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (area F1).