Remove/Install C-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-0500CLW

Model 205.3 

Fig 1: C-Pillar, Strut And Locations (Model 205.3)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	See AS00.00-Z-0010-01A .
	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.	See AS00.00-Z-0017-01A .
	General information on body repair		See AH60.00-N-0001-01A .
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		See AH54.00-P-0001-01A .
	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		See AH60.00-P-0008-01SX .
	General information on MB materials		See AH98.00-P-9409-03A .
	Remove
1	Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired
2	Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with spark protection blanket
3	Remove rear fender		See AR63.50-P-1400CLW .
4	Remove C-pillar (1) and strut (2)		See AR63.20-P-0500-01CLW .
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Spot weld milling machine Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	See *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
5	Prepare C-pillar (1) and strut (2)		See AR63.20-P-0500-02CLW .
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	See *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
	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.	See AS00.00-Z-0007-01A .
	Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work		See AH60.00-P-0001-02A .
	General information on riveting		See AH60.00-P-0003-01N .
6	Install C-pillar (1) and strut (2)		See AR63.20-P-0500-03CLW .
	000 588 01 84 00 Welder		See WS60.00-P-0021K .
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Manual temporary fastener, 6.35 mm Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN) Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	See *BR00.45-Z-1162-02A .
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	See *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
		Blind rivet 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	See *BR00.45-Z-1035-13A .
7	Clean welds and sheet metal flanges	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush
8	Install rear fender		See AR63.50-P-1400CLW .
9	Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1035-13A	Blind rivet 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	A 000 991 76 32
BR00.45-Z-1162-02A	Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	A 012 989 17 71