Replace Longitudinal Member Front Section - Ar62.20-P-1260LW

Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 238 

Model 253 

Model 293 

Shown on model 205 

Fig 1: Front Longitudinal Member And Locations (Front Section)

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	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 .
	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 death  when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC)	Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines. Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253, 293	AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
	General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system		See AH00.00-Z-0300-01A .
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		See AH54.00-P-0001-01A .
	Notes on battery		See AH54.10-P-0001-01A .
	General information on body repair		See AH60.00-N-0001-01A .
	General information on MB materials		See AH98.00-P-9409-03A .
	Remove
1	Remove detachable parts in area of repair point.
2	Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with spark protection blankets.
3	Set up straightening bench with straightening bench crossmembers and straightening set. 000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system		See WS60.00-P-0023K .
4	Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten.
5	Remove longitudinal member front section (1).	Commercially available devices/tools Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Spot weld milling machine Wet/dry vacuum cleaner	See AR62.20-P-1260-01LW .
6	Prepare longitudinal member front section (1).	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush	See AR62.20-P-1260-05LW .
	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 .
7	Install longitudinal member front section (1).		See AR62.20-P-1260-07LW .
	000 588 02 84 00 Welder		See WS60.00-P-0022K .
	000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN) Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Blind rivet 6.5X12.5 (clamping	See WS60.00-P-0023K .
		range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	See *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A .
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	See *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
8	Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift and remove straightening bench.
9	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange.	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush
10	Remove spark protection blankets.
11	Clean repair area.	Commercially available devices/tools  Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
12	Treat repair areas with primer filler. Notes on paintwork repairs	Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG:	See AH98.00-P-9408-02A .
13	Seal seam after repair.	Model 205, 253	See AR97.10-P-4000LW .
		Model 293 Model 213	AR97.10-P-4000LWE
		Model 238	AR97.10-P-4000LWO
14	Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces. Notes on paintwork repairs	Use only paints approved by Daimler AG.	See AH98.00-P-9408-02A .
15	Supplement cavity preservation	Model 205, 253 Model 293	AR97.20-P-1500LW
		Model 213	AR97.20-P-1500LWE
		Model 238	AR97.20-P-1500LWO
16	Install all detachable parts in area of repair point.