Check Spot Welds On A-Pillars (Code: NC3BEPLANK, Acc. No.: 63 910 61) - SM63.20-D-0011SG

Model 906.### #N as of 733867 up to 738371

with code XM0 (Facelift)

Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Category	Op. no.	Operation text	Time	Acc. no.	Code
L	02 2508	Operations: Check spot welds on A-pillars	-	63 910 61	NC3BEPLANK
L	02 2509	Operations: Weld A-pillar...... (after check)	-	63 910 61	NC3BEPLANK
L	02 2510	Operations: Weld 2 A-pillars (after check)	-	63 910 61	NC3BEPLANK
L	02 2594	Operations: Extra work for: Weld A-pillar..... on veh. with mud flap	-	63 910 61	NC3BEPLANK
L	85 9800	Carry out spot repair, location:	-
L	85 9802	Carry out spot repair (each remaining) on additional part, location:	-

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Check
1	Check whether vehicle is affected by measure	Affected vehicles: Check spot welds on A- pillars (code: NC3BEPLANK, acc. no.: 63 910 61) For authorized Mercedes-Benz service partners, only the entry in the "Extended VEGA Application" (EVA) system, in the "Current" tab is decisive. An additional test of the affected vehicles in the workshop information system (WIS) or vehicle list is thereby not necessary.	SM63.20-D-0011-01AAA
2	Check whether spot welds (arrows) are present on A-pillar (1).	Check A-pillars (1) on driver and front passenger side. Clean A-pillars (1) before visual check with a rag. If spot welds (arrows) are present, ↓ end the measure. If no spot welds (arrows) are present, ↓ continue with operation step 3.
	Remove
3	Remove respective front door.
			AR72.15-D-1051B
4	Remove respective fender.
			AR62.10-D-5750M
5	Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with welding protection blankets.
	Install
	The high voltage used for electric welding presents a lethal hazard. Risk of explosion from welding in areas close to highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury from weld splatter and UV-light when welding. Risk of poisoning from inhaling welding gases	Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and a protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extraction system.	AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
	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
6	Weld affected A-pillar (1) subsequently.		SM63.20-D-0011-02SG
	Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work		AH00.00-N-0005-01A
	000 588 02 84 00 Welder		WS60.00-P-0022K
7	Remove welding protection blankets.
8	Clean repair area.
	Risk of explosion caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling paint vapors.	No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.	AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
9	Prime repair area with a primer filler. Notes on paintwork repairs	Apply spot repair. Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com	AH98.00-P-9408-02A
	Risk of explosion caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling paint vapors.	No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.	AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
10	Paint repair area and adjacent surfaces. Notes on paintwork repairs	Apply spot repair. Use only paints approved by Daimler AG: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com	AH98.00-P-9408-02A
11	Supplement cavity preservation
			AR97.20-D-1500H
12	Install respective fender.
			AR62.10-D-5750M
13	Install respective front door.
			AR72.15-D-1051B