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Remove/install D-pillar - AR63.20-P-2000TA

MODEL 211.2 

Fig 1: Identifying D-Pillar
G07271157Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVING Removing     
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
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 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 explosion  as fuel vapors can ignite. Risk of poisoning  from inhaling fuel vapors and exposed handling of fuel. Risk of injury  if fuel splashes hit the eyes. No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
NOTES General information on repairs to body All models AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work All models AH00.00-N-0005-01A
NOTES Guidelines for removing fuel tank when performing welding work on bodies All models AH60.00-P-3000-01Z
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs All models AH98.00-P-9408-02A
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials All models AH98.00-P-9409-03A
1 Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired    
2 Cover all detachable body components remaining in vehicle (area to be repaired) Tarp (fire-resistant)  
3 Remove outer side wall   AR63.10-P-0805TA 
4 Remove C and D-pillar connecting panel.   AR63.20-P-0500-04TA 
5 Separate D-pillar   AR63.20-P-2000-01TA 
SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter
Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 RPM)
Drill (electric/pneumatic)
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Tarp (fire-resistant)
Two-post lift
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
*201589005100
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
6 Preparing D-pillar for installation   AR63.20-P-2000-02TA 
SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter
Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 RPM)
Drill (electric/pneumatic)
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
*201589005100
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
7 Prepare C and D-pillar connecting panel   AR63.20-P-0500-05TA 
INSTALLING Install     
8 Fit D-pillar, rear fender, roof and trunk lid    
9 Adjust gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids   AR60.00-P-0700-01TA
Rear fender and taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01F 
Taillamp in rear-end door to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1005-01F 
Rear-end door to rear fender *BE60.00-P-1005-01F 
Rear window and D-pillar *BE60.00-P-1005-01F 
Fuel filler flap *BE60.00-P-1004-01F 
Rear door to side section, bottom *BE60.00-P-1002-01F 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge *129589032100
10 Install D-pillar   AR63.20-P-2000-03TA 
IMPORTANT General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge
Electrode miller
Clamping pliers
Manual temporary fastener, dia. 6.4 mm - clamping range 0 to 15 mm, identification color silver
PowerBird blind rivet tool
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Hand riveter
Inert gas welder
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Spot welder
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Drill (electric/pneumatic)
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Tarp (fire-resistant)
Two-post lift
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Cavity preservation gun, Sata HRS no. 11072
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com 
*129589032100
Polygrip flat round head rivet, 6.4x14 *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A 
MB preservative *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
11 Clean repair areas and prime using primer filler    
12 Cavity preservation following repair work   AR97.20-P-1500T
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation Model 211 AH97.20-P-0001-01B
13 Install C and D-pillar connecting panel   AR63.20-P-0500-06TA 
14 Remove/install outer sidewall   AR63.10-P-0805TA 
15 Completely install center roof paneling   AR65.10-P-1000TA
16 Install detachable body components in area to be repaired    
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 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07271158Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G07271159Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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, 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
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A Blind rivet 6.4 14 A 003 990 35 97