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Replace bottom rear end center assembly together with rear cross member - AR64.20-P-1060T

MODEL 211.0 

Fig 1: Identifying Bottom Rear End Center Assembly And Rear Cross Member
G07508430Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic lifting platform and position the four support plates below 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 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
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury  to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel. No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
    Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.  
NOTES General information on body repair   AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components during electro-welding   AH00.00-N-0005-01A
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
1 Remove detachable parts in vehicle interior (repair area)    
2 Cover all detachable body components remaining in vehicle (area to be repaired) Tarpaulin (fireproof)  
3 Equip straightening bench with modular members, cross members and straightening bracket set. IMPORTANT Observe enclosed set-up plans!  
    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 crossmember 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 bench 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 7211.308 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   
4 Place vehicle on straightening bench using two-column lift Two-column lift http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
5 Attach vehicle to straightening bench    
6 Cut off bottom rear end center assembly (1)   AR64.20-P-1000-02T 
      Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter  
    Spherical milling cutter, dia. 12 mm  
    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   
    Straight grinder (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 
7 Remove rear cross member (3)   AR64.20-P-1100-01T 
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    Spherical milling cutter, dia. 12 mm  
    Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm  
    Vario Drill WS 91 spot-weld loosening tool  
    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   
    Angular grinder (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 
8   Prepare new parts AR64.20-P-1060-02T 
      Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter  
    Spherical milling cutter, dia. 12 mm  
    Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm  
    Vario Drill WS 91 spot-weld loosening tool  
    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   
    Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSPECT Install     
9   Install and weld in rear cross member (3) AR64.20-P-1060-03T 
IMPORTANT General notes on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
    Electrode miller  
    Clamping pliers  
    Hand riveter  
    PowerBird blind rivet tool http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Manual temporary fastener, dia. 6.4 mm, clamping area 0 to 15 mm, identification color silver  
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Two-column lift http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Inert gas welder http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Spot welder http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Preservation agent *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
    Polygrip flat/round head rivet, 6.4x14 *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A 
    Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
10 Install and weld in bottom rear end center assembly (1)   AR64.20-P-1000-08T 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler Gage Figure
    Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm Electrode miller  
    Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 RPM)  
    Clamping pliers  
    Manual temporary fastener, dia.  
    6.4 mm, clamping area 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   
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Tarpaulin (fireproof)  
    Spot welder http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Polygrip flat/round head rivet, 6.4x14 *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A 
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Preservation agent *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
11 Adjust gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids   AR60.00-P-0700-01T
    Rear fender to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01F 
    Trunk lid to top of rear fender *BE60.00-P-1003-01F 
    Trunk lid cover to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01F 
    Trunk lid to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01F 
12 Unfasten vehicle from straightening bench    
13 Lift vehicle with two-column lift Two-column lift http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
14 Remove straightening bench.    
15 Clean weld joints and metal flanges with wire brush    
16 Clean area to be repaired    
17 Prime area to be repaired with primer/filler    
18 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 
19 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
20 Cavity preservation following repair work   AR97.20-P-1500T
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation   AH97.20-P-0001-01B
    Cavity preservation gun Sata HRS no. 11072 http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Preservation agent *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
21 Remove tarpaulin from all covered parts that remained in the vehicle Tarpaulin (fireproof)  
22 Install all removed detachable body components in passenger compartment area repaired    
TEST VALUES FOR GAPS ON HOODS, DOORS AND LIDS

Number Designation       Model 211.0
BE60.00-P-1003-01F Size of gap Trunk lid to top of rear fender Dimension "J" mm 3.5 (+1)
    Trunk lid to taillamp Dimension "K" mm 3.9 (+1)
    Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "L" mm 6.5 (-0.5/+1)
    Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "M" mm 2.5 (±0.5)
    Trunk lid cover to taillamp Dimension "N" mm 4.3 (+1)
      Fig. see   AR60.00-P-0700-01T
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G07290434Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gage (129 589 03 21 00)
G07289461Courtesy 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-1041-01A Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml A 002 989 84 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 6.4x14 A 003 990 35 97