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Replace front section of longitudinal member - AR62.20-P-1260T

MODEL 211.0/2 

Shown on model 211.0 

Fig 1: Identifying Longitudinal Member Components
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REMOVING Remove     
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. AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
    Deburr replacement panels.  
DANGER Risk of death  cased 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. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
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. AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing arc welding work All models AH00.00-N-0005-01A
NOTES General information on body repair All models AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 169, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 219, 220, 230, 240, 414, 463, 639 AH98.00-P-9408-02A
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 169, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 219, 220, 230, 240, 414, 463, 639 AH98.00-P-9409-03A
1 Remove complete front end assembly with front reinforcement   AR62.30-P-1570T 
2 Remove all detachable body components in area to be repaired    
3 Cover all attached parts remaining in vehicle Tarpaulin (fireproof)  
4.1 Remove SBC bracket (5) (engine installed) IMPORTANT Only when replacing right longitudinal member front section (2). AR62.20-P-1260-09T 
    Spherical milling cutter, dia. 12 mm Drill (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
5 Separate wheelhouse panel front section   AR62.20-P-1280T 
6 Equip straightening bench with modular members, cross members and straightening bracket set. IMPORTANT Observe the body plans provided.  
    Celette straightening bench M8S http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Celette straightening bench Sevenne http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Set of Celette modular members 955.940 http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Celette additional member 955.908 http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Car-Bench straightening bench BT 17 http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Car-Bench straightening bench BT 43/1 http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Car-Bench universal cross member set  
    A 296 http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Multi-Z straightening set system MZ 450.000 http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
  Celette straightening set 7211.300 (for Model 211) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com     
    Car-Bench straightening bracket set 82441 (for model 211) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Celette 7211.309 supplementary straightening set for Celette straightening bracket set 7211.300 for model S 211 http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Car-Bench 82450 supplementary straightening set for Car-Bench straightening bracket set 82441 (for model S 211) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Celette 7211.308 supplementary straightening set for Celette straightening bracket set 7211.300 (for model 211 4Matic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Car-Bench 82451 supplementary straightening set for Car-Bench straightening bracket set 82441 (for model 211 4Matic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
7 Lift vehicle with two-column lift Two-column lift http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
8 Set vehicle onto straightening bench    
9 Attach vehicle to straightening bench    
10 Separate longitudinal member front section (2)   AR62.20-P-1260-01T 
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    Vario Drill WS 91 spot-weld loosening 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   
    Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
11 Prepare longitudinal member front section (2)   AR62.20-P-1260-05T 
    Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm  
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
12.1 Prepare SBC bracket (5) IMPORTANT Only when replacing right longitudinal member front section (2). AR62.20-P-1260-10T 
    Hole punching pliers, dia. 7 mm  
    Drill (electric/pneumatic)  
    http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
INSTALLING Install     
13 Install and weld in longitudinal member front section (2)   AR62.20-P-1260-07T 
    Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm  
    Electrode miller  
    Clamping pliers  
    Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 RPM)  
    Inert gas welder http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Spot welder http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00-45-Z-1041-01A
    MB cavity wax preservation, 1 l *BR00-45-Z-1003-05A
    Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
14 Weld in wheelhouse panel front section   AR62.20-P-1280T 
15.1 Install SBC bracket (5) (engine installed) IMPORTANT Only when replacing right longitudinal member front section (2). AR62.20-P-1260-11T 
IMPORTANT General notes on riveting Model 168, 169, 171, 199, 203, 209, 211, 215, 219, 230, 240, 414, 639 AH60.00-P-0003-01N
    Taurus 4 blind rivet tool http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Inert gas welder http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Rivet *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A 
16 Unfasten vehicle from straightening bench    
17 Lift vehicle with two-column lift Two-column lift http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
18 Remove straightening bench.    
19 Clean weld joints and metal flanges with wire brush Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm  
20 Clean repair areas    
21 Prime area to be repaired with priming filler Primer spray can with repair kit *BR00.45-Z-1018-07A 
22 Carry out seam sealing after repairs IMPORTANT Supplement standard sealing with MB body sealant. AR97.10-P-4000T
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
23 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
24 Apply additional cavity preservation   AR97.20-P-1500T
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 168, 169, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240, 463, 639, 671, 690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905 AH97.20-P-0001-01B
    Model WD1, WD2, WD3, WD6, WD7, XD1, XD2, XD3, XD4, XD5, XD6, XD7, YD1, YD2, YD3, YD4, YD5, YD6, YD7  
    Cavity preservation gun Sata HRS no. 11072 http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    MB cavity wax preservation, 1 l *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
25 Remove tarpaulin IMPORTANT On all covered parts remaining in vehicle.  
26 Install front end with front stiffeners complete   AR62.30-P-1570T 
27 Install all removed detachable body components    
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
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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-1018-07A Primer spray can with repair kit A 000 986 32 50
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1012-13A Blind rivet 6.5x12.5 A 004 990 16 97