Lower Section Of Sidewall Paneling With C-Pillar Reinforcement Removal And Installation - Ar63.10-S-0060E

Model 447, 448 

Right side of vehicle 

Model 447, 448 

with code T19 (Sliding door left) 

Left side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Sidewall Panel Section And C-Pillar Reinforcement Component Locations

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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 447 with Motor 780	AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
	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 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.	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.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice	General information on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system as well as personal protective equipment	Model 447 with Motor 780	AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
Notice	Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle		AH00.60-S-0100-01KOA
Notice	General information on body repair		AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice	Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work		AH60.00-P-0001-02A
Notice	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
	General information on MB materials		AH98.00-P-9409-03A
	Remove
1	Remove detachable parts in area of repair point.
2	Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with welding protection blankets.	Commercially available devices/tools  Welding protection blankets
3	Remove soundproofing.	Only in repair area.	AR60.00-S-1752E
4	Remove sidewall paneling section (1) and C-pillar reinforcement section (2).		AR63.10-S-0060-01E
	000 588 15 84 00 Heat gun	Commercially available devices/tools  Spot weld milling machine Body power jigsaw Rotary wire brush Wet and dry vacuum cleaner	WS54.00-P-0125B
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
5	Prepare sidewall paneling section (1) and C-pillar reinforcement section (2) for installation.	Commercially available devices/tools  Body power jigsaw Rotary wire brush Wet and dry vacuum cleaner	AR63.10-S-0060-02E
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
	Install
6	Install sidewall paneling section (1) and C-pillar reinforcement section (2).		AR63.10-S-0060-03E
	000 588 12 84 00 Welder		WS00.00-P-0318K
	000 588 13 84 00 Welder	Commercially available devices/tools  Squeeze gun Clamping pliers (Standard) Angle grinder Rotary wire brush Hand drill Wet and dry vacuum cleaner	WS60.00-P-0437K
		Seam seal 300 ml in black or white	*BR00.45-Z-1003-01A
		Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive	*BR00.45-Z-1092-02A
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
7	Remove welding protection blankets.	Commercially available devices/tools  Welding protection blankets
	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
8	Prime repair area with a primer filler.
Notice	Notes on paintwork repairs	Repair area must be free of dust and grease. Otherwise adhesion problems may occur. Use only primer fillers approved by manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.	AH98.00-P-9408-02A
9	Seal seam after repair.	Supplement standard seals with sealant.	AR97.10-S-4000E
	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.
Notice	Notes on paintwork repairs	Repair area must be free of dust and grease. Otherwise adhesion problems may occur. Only use paints approved by the manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.	AH98.00-P-9408-02A
11	Supplement cavity preservation.		AR97.20-S-1500E
12	Install soundproofing.	Only in repair area.	AR60.00-S-1752E
13	Install dowels for the mounting rail of the longitudinal member panel.	Model 447, 448.8 with code CN1 (Exterior door sill) Perform only operation steps for installing the dowel.	AR88.80-S-6005-01CH
		Primer Teroson 150 (Terokal 150)	*BR00.45-Z-1179-02A
		Teroson PU 6800 adhesive	*BR00.45-Z-1147-02A
14	Install detachable parts in the area of the repair point.