Remove rear roof frame - AR65.20-P-1008-01Y

Fig 1: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1006-01A	Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
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)

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A	Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A	Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1005-03A	Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Roof Frame Spot Weld Areas

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Shown on model 219

Expose spot welds on rear roof frame (1) (areas A, B, C, D, E and F).
Cut out spot welds on rear roof frame (1) with spot weld cutter or Vario drill spot weld cutter (areas A, B, C, D, E and F).
Cut out spot welds on rear roof frame (1) through two sheet metal thicknesses (areas A and B).
Bend over sheet metal lugs on rear roof frame (1) (areas G and H).
Remove damaged rear roof frame (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Grinding Surfaces Of Rear Roof Frame
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Shown on model 219
Grind connection surfaces in shaded areas down to bare metal with round wire brush.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Grind shaded areas around holes down to bare metal.
Remove grinding and drill shavings with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.