Replace Suspension Strut Tower - Ar62.20-P-1232LW

Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 238 

Model 253 

Model 293 

Shown on model 205.0 

Fig 1: Suspension Strut Tower And Locations

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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
	Risk of explosion  from aluminum grinding dust, risk of injury to respiratory system from inhaling dust	Wear dust filter mask, safety glasses and protective gloves. Use a suitable, grounded dust extraction system.	See AS60.00-Z-0007-01N .
	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 .
	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		See AH60.00-P-0008-01SX .
	General information on crack diagnosis of aluminum parts		See AH60.00-P-0014-01N .
	General information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels.		See AH60.00-P-0024-01N .
	Note on working on aluminum components and vehicles		See AH60.00-P-0034-01LW .
	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	Partially remove upper front longitudinal member.		See AR62.20-P-1287LW .
4	Set up straightening bench with straightening bench crossmembers and straightening set. 000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system		See WS60.00-P-0023K .
5	Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten.
6	Remove strut tower (1).		See AR62.20-P-1232-01LW .
	000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Spot weld milling machine Body power jigsaw Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools	See WS54.00-P-0049B .
7	Prepare suspension strut tower (1).	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools	See AR62.20-P-1232-03LW .
	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 .
8	Install suspension strut tower (1).		See AR62.20-P-1232-04LW .
	000 588 01 84 00 Welder		See WS60.00-P-0021K .
	000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Manual temporary fastener 6.35 mm Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN) Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools	See WS60.00-P-0023K .
		Blind rivet 6.5X14.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	See *BR00.45-Z-1016-13A .
		Blind rivet 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	See *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A .
		Blind rivet 6.4 M6 (clamping range 5.82 mm to 7.82 mm, draw-off strength min. 16 kN)	See *BR00.45-Z-1032-13A .
		Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	See *BR00.45-Z-1162-02A .
9	Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift and remove straightening bench.
10	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange.	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools
11	Partially install upper front longitudinal member.		See AR62.20-P-1287LW .
12	Install detachable parts in the area of the repair point.