Notes on painting in the lower body area - AH98.00-P-9409-08A

Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 164, 168 169, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245.2, 251, 463

Service Information: Clearcoat paint systems with higher scratch resistance

Model 164, 170, 171, 203, 209, 211, 215 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 251, 463

SI98.00-P-0013A

When carrying out painting work (during repairs or when replacing parts) under the bumper covers and longitudinal member trims, the body surfaces must be additionally sprayed with MB permanent underfloor protection (water-soluble) after priming to improve the corrosion protection.

Shown on model 221

Fig 1: View Of Lower Body Painting Area

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

For series production configuration, see paint and corrosion protection manual.

On clear varnish systems with higher scratch resistance observe the appropriate information (Service information).

On all vehicles with the colors MB 9189 (emerald black) and MB 9199 (blue black), the longitudinal members do not need to be painted in MB 7167 (deep dark gray matt). The longitudinal members on these vehicles are painted in the vehicle color.