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Replace complete A-pillar together with side longitudinal member - AR63.20-P-1150T

MODEL 211.0/2 

Shown on model 211.0 

Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar And Side Longitudinal Member
G07508307Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVING Removing     
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 death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
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
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work   AH00.00-N-0005-01A
NOTES General information on repairs to body   AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation   AH97.20-P-0001-01B
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
IMPORTANT General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
1 Prepare required workshop equipment and commercially available tools for repair IMPORTANT Workshop equipment and commercially available tools, see GOTIS
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2 Remove engine hood   AR88.40-P-3000T
3 Remove left front fender   AR88.10-P-1000T
4 Remove front door   AR72.10-P-0500T
5 Remove front seat   AR91.10-P-1000T
6 Remove floor mats    
7 Remove cross member under instrument panel NOTES Secure heater or air conditioning housing to prevent damage during removal. AR62.30-P-1250T
8 Remove pedal assembly for parking brake   AR42.20-P-0510T
9 Remove or free up electrical lines and vacuum lines in area to be repaired.    
10 Remove windshield   AR67.10-P-1000P
11 Remove all detachable body components in area to be repaired    
12 Cover all detachable parts remaining vehicle with fireproof tarpaulin    
13 Equip straightening bench with module members, cross members and straightening bracket set. Observe body plans provided. see GOTIS
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Celette straightening bracket set 7211.300 (for model 211),
Celette 7211.309 supplementary bracket set for Celette straightening bracket set 7211.300 (for model S 211),
Celette 7211.308 supplementary straightening set for Celette straightening bracket set 7211.300 (for model 211 4Matic) see GOTIS
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Car-bench straightening bracket set
82441(for model 211),
Car-bench supplementary straightening set for car-bench straightening bracket set 82441 (for model 211 4Matic) see GOTIS
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14 Lift vehicle with two-column lifting platform    
15 Set vehicle onto straightening bench    
16 Fasten vehicle to straightening bench    
17 Set up side portal frame with check and welding devices IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided. see GOTIS
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SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame
Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device Figure
18 Check installation position of A-pillar, align    
19 Remove side portal frame with inspection and welding device    
20 Remove A-pillar together with side longitudinal member   AR63.20-P-1150-01T 
    SPECIAL TOOL Cutting templates Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
21 Prepare A-pillar with side longitudinal member for installation   AR63.20-P-1150-06T 
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
22 Set up side portal frame with check and welding devices IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided. see GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame
Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device Figure
23 Install and weld in complete A-pillar   AR63.20-P-1100-10T 
    SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Inspection and welding device Figure
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
    Preservation agent *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
    Rivet *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A 
24 Remove side portal frame with inspection and welding device    
25 Unfasten vehicle from straightening bench    
26 Lift vehicle with two-column lifting platform    
27 Remove straightening bench.    
28 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange with round wire brush    
29 Clean repair areas    
30 Prime area to be repaired using primer filler    
31 Carry out seam sealing after repairs IMPORTANT Supplement standard seals with sealant. AR97.10-P-4000T
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
32 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
33 Apply additional cavity preservation IMPORTANT Cavity preservation gun see GOTIS AR97.20-P-1500T
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Preservation agent
*BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
34 Remove tarp IMPORTANT On all covered parts remaining in vehicle.  
35 Install parking brake pedal assembly   AR42.20-P-0510T
36 Install cross member below instrument panel   AR62.30-P-1250T
37 Install electrical lines and vacuum lines in repair area and fasten.    
38 Install windshield   AR67.10-P-1000P
39 Install front seat   AR91.10-P-1000T
40 Install floor mats    
41 Install engine hood   AR88.40-P-3000T
42 Install front door   AR72.10-P-0500T
43 Install front fender   AR88.10-P-1000T
44 Install all removed detachable body components    
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G07290434Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)
G07508156Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Inspection And Welding Device (211 589 00 23 00)
G07508157Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: Identifying Cutting Templates (211 589 05 23 00)
G07508143Courtesy 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