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Left side rear end damage - AR64.20-P-1200SX

MODEL 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear End Components
G07594516Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Removing     
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel and 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. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel. AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
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 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 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 explosion  from aluminum grinding dust, risk of injury  to respiratory system from inhaling dust Wear protective respiratory mask, protective gloves and safety glasses. Use suitable, grounded vacuum cleaner AS60.00-Z-0007-01N
NOTES General information on repairs to body   AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
IMPORTANT General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
IMPORTANT Notes on various body materials   AH60.00-P-0011-01SX
IMPORTANT General information on dent removal and straightening aluminum parts   AH60.00-P-0012-01N
IMPORTANT General information on body connection techniques   AH60.00-P-0015-01SX
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
1 Remove rear door sill molding Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR68.30-P-4100SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR68.30-P-4100SXS
2 Remove rear wall window Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR67.20-P-2000SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR67.20-P-2000SXS
3 Remove taillamp   AR82.10-P-4905SX
4 Remove rear bumper Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR88.20-P-2200SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR88.20-P-2200SXS
5 Remove spare tire well (6)   AR88.30-P-1000SX
6 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with tarp    
7 Equip straightening bench with module members, cross members and straightening bracket set. IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided.
Celette straightening bench
Set of Celette module members 955.940, Celette auxiliary member 955.908, Car-Bench straightening bench BT 17, Car-Bench universal crossmember set A 296, Car-Bench straightening bench BT 43/1, Multi-Z straightening set system MZ 450.000, Car-Bench straightening bench BT 140, Car-Bench universal crossmember set 296/19, Celette straightening bracket set 7221.300, Car-Bench straightening bracket set 82456, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM
 
8 Lift vehicle with two-post lift Two-post lift, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM  
9 Set vehicle onto straightening bench    
10 Fasten vehicle to straightening bench    
11 Separate rear fender (1) Drill, angle grinder, body saw, dry vacuum cleaner, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR63.50-P-1400-02SX
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of cutting templates Fig 4
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Sheet metal crimping pliers for areas not easily accessible   WF58.50-P-6350-01Y
REFER TO FORMS Recycle aluminum parts   OS60.00-P-0001-01N
12 Separate bottom rear center section (2) with rear crossmember (3) Drill, angle grinder, body saw, dry vacuum cleaner, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR64.20-P-1060-01SX 
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld cutter Figure
REFER TO FORMS Recycle aluminum parts   OS60.00-P-0001-01N
13 Partially remove rear longitudinal member (4), rear locking lug (5) and locking lug above rear axle (7) Drill, angle grinder, dry vacuum cleaner, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR64.20-P-1260-01SX 
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
14 Prepare new rear fender (1) Drill, angle grinder, body saw, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR63.50-P-1400-03SX
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of cutting templates Fig 4
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
15 Prepare bottom rear center section (2) for installation Drill, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR64.20-P-1000-07SX 
16 Prepare rear crossmember (3) for installation Drill, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR64.20-P-1100-02SX 
17 Prepare part of rear longitudinal member (4) and locking lug above rear axle (7) Drill, angle grinder, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR64.20-P-1260-02SX 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
18 Prepare rear locking lug (5) Drill, angle grinder, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR64.20-P-1240-02SX 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
INSTALLING Install     
19 Install part of rear longitudinal member (4), rear locking lug (5) and locking lug above rear axle (7) Taurus 3 blind rivet tool with 100 mm long extension unit
Celette straightening bench
Set of Celette module members 955.940, Celette auxiliary member 955.908, Car-Bench straightening bench BT 17, Car-Bench universal crossmember set A 296, Car-Bench straightening bench BT 43/1, Multi-Z straightening set system MZ 450.000, Car-Bench straightening bench BT 140, Car-Bench universal crossmember set 296/19, Celette straightening bracket set 7221.300, Car-Bench straightening bracket set 82456, inert gas welder, spot welder, drill, dry vacuum cleaner, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM
AR64.20-P-1260-03SX 
    Polygrip flat round head rivet, 6.4 x14 *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A
20 Install rear crossmember (3) Drill, dry vacuum cleaner, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR64.20-P-1060-03SX 
    Polygrip flat round head rivet, 6.4 x14 *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A
    Polygrip countersunk head rivet, 6.4 x14 *BR00.45-Z-1002-13A
    Adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A
21 Install bottom rear section (2) Drill, dry vacuum cleaner, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR64.20-P-1000-08SX 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
    Polygrip flat round head rivet, 6.4 x14 *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A
    Adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A
    Trunk lid to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Rear fender to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Trunk lid license plate panel to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
22 Adjust gap dimensions on hoods, doors and   AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
    Trunk lid to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Rear fender to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Trunk lid license plate panel to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
23 Unfasten vehicle from straightening bench    
24 Lift vehicle with two-post lift Two-post lift, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM  
25 Remove straightening bench.    
26 Install rear fender (1) and weld in BTR-Usibor drill bit, dia. 6.7, Taurus 3 blind rivet tool with 100 mm extension unit, inert gas welder, spot welder, drill, dry vacuum cleaner, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM AR63.50-P-1400-04SX
    Rear door to side section, bottom *BE60.00-P-1002-01R
    Trunk lid to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Rear fender to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Trunk lid license plate panel to rear lamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Fuel filler flap *BE60.00-P-1004-01R
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Bending iron Fig 6
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
    Polygrip flat round head rivet, 6.4 x14 *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A
    Polygrip countersunk head rivet, 6.4 x14 *BR00.45-Z-1002-13A
    Adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A
27 Adjust gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids   AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
    Rear door to side section, bottom *BE60.00-P-1002-01R
    Trunk lid to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Rear fender to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Trunk lid license plate panel to rear lamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Fuel filler flap *BE60.00-P-1004-01R
28 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange with round wire brush Drill, see GOTIS ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM  
29 Clean repair areas    
30 Prime area to be repaired using primer filler    
31 Carry out seam sealing after repairs IMPORTANT Supplement standard sealants with MB body sealant. AR97.10-P-4000SX
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A
32 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
33 Cavity preservation following repair work Cavity preservation gun HRS no. 11072, see AR97.20-P-1500SX
    GOTIS  
    ht.://GOTIS.aftersales.Mercedes-Benz.COM  
    Preservation agent *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation   AH97.20-P-0001-01B
34 Remove tarp IMPORTANT On all covered parts remaining in vehicle.  
35 Install rear wall window Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR67.20-P-2000SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR67.20-P-2000SXS
36 Install spare tire well (6)   AR88.30-P-1000SX
37 Install taillamp   AR82.10-P-4905SX
38 Install rear bumper Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR88.20-P-2200SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR88.20-P-2200SXS
39 Install rear door sill molding Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR68.30-P-4100SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR68.30-P-4100SXS
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation Model 221
BE60.00-P-1002-01R Gap dimension Front door to A-pillar Dimension "D" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Front door to fender Dimension "E" mm 4 (±0.5)
Front door to rear door Dimension "F" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Trim strip at front door to roof frame Dimension "G" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Trim strip at rear door to roof frame Dimension "H" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Rear door to side section, bottom Dimension "I" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Front door cover to rear door cover Dimension "S" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
BE60.00-P-1003-01R Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "J" mm 4 (±0.5)
Trunk lid to rear lamp unit Dimension "K" mm 4 (±0.5)
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "L" mm 5.5 (±1.5)
Rear fender to rear lamp unit Dimension "M" mm 2.5 (±0.5)
Trunk lid license plate panel to rear lamp unit Dimension "N" mm 4 (±0.5)
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
BE60.00-P-1004-01R Gap dimension Fuel filler flap Dimension "O" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G07290434Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (215 589 00 51 00)
G07511498Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Set Of Cutting Templates (221 589 03 23 00)
G07511613Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07289461Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Bending Iron (129 589 00 27 00)
G07508371Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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-1092-02A Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive A 009 989 36 71
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
BR00.45-Z-1002-13A Polygrip countersunk head rivet, 6.4 x14 A 003 990 86 97 05