Replace front reinforcement - AR62.30-P-1400V: Notes

MODEL 171 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Reinforcement, Reinforcement Cover And Center Support

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	Removing
	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.	-
	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.	-
1	Remove front bumper		AR88.20-P-2000V
2	Remove front lamp unit	When removing left and right front lamp unit	AR82.10-P-4730V
3	Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired
4	Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle	Tarp (fire-resistant)	*WH58.30-Z-1001-40A
5	Remove front reinforcement (1)		AR62.30-P-1400-01V
		Spot weld cutter	Figure
		Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm	*WH58.30-Z-1002-01A
		Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm	*WH58.30-Z-1001-03A
		Grinding disc, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13.250 RPM)	*WH58.30-Z-1024-04A
		Drill (electric/pneumatic)	*WE58.40-Z-1001-03A
		Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)	*WE58.40-Z-1002-03A
		Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)	*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A
		Wet/dry vacuum cleaner	*WE58.40-Z-1005-03A
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding.	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
6	Prepare front reinforcement (1)		AR62.30-P-1400-04V
		Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm	*WH58.30-Z-1001-03A
		Drill (electric/pneumatic)	*WE58.40-Z-1001-03A
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding.	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
	Install
7	Lower front suspension strut	See: ↓ Remove front suspension strut.
		Models 171.442/454/456/473	AR32.25-P-1017V
8	Install welding device		AR62.20-P-1286-05V
9	Install front reinforcement (1)		AR62.30-P-1400-03V
		Welding device	Figure
		Welding device	Figure
		Electrode miller	*WH58.30-Z-1003-01A
		Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm	*WH58.30-Z-1001-03A
		Clamping pliers.	*WH58.30-Z-1003-02A
		Hand riveter	*WH58.30-Z-1003-29A
		PowerBird blind rivet tool	*WE58.40-Z-1003-14A
		Grinding disc, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13.250 RPM)	*WH58.30-Z-1024-04A
		Manual temporary fastener, dia. 6.4 mm, clamping area 0 to 15 mm, identification color silver	*WH58.30-Z-1038-02A
		Insert gas welder	*WE58.40-Z-1001-02A
		Spot welder	*WE58.40-Z-1002-02A
		Drill (electric/pneumatic)	*WE58.40-Z-1001-03A
		Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)	*WE58.40-Z-1002-03A
		Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)	*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A
		Wet/dry vacuum cleaner	*WE58.40-Z-1005-03A
		Polygrip flat/round head rivet, 6.4x14	*BR00.45-Z-1001-13A
		Primer spray can with repair set	*BR00.45-Z-1018-07A
10	Remove welding device
11	Install lowered front suspension strut	See: ↓ Install front suspension strut
		Models 171.442/454/456/473	AR32.25-P-1017V
12	Clean weld joints and metal flanges with wire brush	Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm	*WH58.30-Z-1001-03A
		Drill (electric/pneumatic)	*WE58.40-Z-1001-03A
13	Clean area to be repaired
14	Prime area to be repaired with primer filler
15	Carry out seam sealing after repairs	Supplement standard seals with Supply MB body sealant	AR97.10-P-4000V
		MB body sealant for sealing seams (suitable for painting).	*BR00.45-Z-1003-01A
16	Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces
17	Apply additional cavity preservation		AR97.20-P-1500V
		Cavity preservation gun Sata HRS No. 11072.	*WE58.40-Z-1006-08A
		Preservation agent	*BR00.45-Z-1003-05A
18	Remove tarp
19	Install front bumper		AR88.20-P-2000V
20	Install front lamp unit When removing left and right front lamp unit		AR82.10-P-4730V
21	Install all removed detachable body components

Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Weld In Device (171 589 01 23 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Weld In Device (171 589 02 23 00)

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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A	Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
WH58.30-Z-1003-01A	Electrode miller
WH58.30-Z-1003-02A	Clamping pliers
WH58.30-Z-1038-02A	Manual temporary fastener, dia.6.4 mm - clamping range 0 -15 mm, identification color silver Firma Hausmann GmbH D-34346 Hann. Munden, Germany
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)
WH58.30-Z-1003-29A	Hand riveter
WH58.30-Z-1001-40A	Tarp (fire-resistant)

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-02A	Inert gas welder
WE58.40-Z-1002-02A	Spot welder
WE58.40-Z-1001-03A	Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1002-03A	Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A	Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1005-03A	Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WE58.40-Z-1006-08A	Cavity preservation gun
WE58.40-Z-1003-14A	Blind rivet tool

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A	Sealant	A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A	Preservation agent	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-1018-07A	Primer spray can with repair kit	A 000 986 32 50
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A	Rivet	A 003 990 35 97