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A-Pillar Partial Removal And Installation - Ar63.20-S-1107E

Model 447, 448 

MODIFICATION NOTES

28.10.2021 Sequence of operation steps revised. Operation steps 11 to 19  
28.10.2021 Method extended. Operation steps 21 to 24 AR63.20-S-1108-03E 
G16487824Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on right side of vehicle 

DANGER 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
DANGER 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
DANGER 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 engine 780
AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
CAUTION 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 engine 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
  General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
  General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove all detachable parts in area of repair point.    
2 Remove soundproofing. IMPORTANT Only in repair area. AR60.00-S-1752E
3 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with welding protection blankets. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Welding protection blankets  
4
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS
Set up straightening bench with crossbars and straightening tool set.
000 588 50 23 00 Body straightening system
  WS60.00-P-0439K
5
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS
Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten.
000 588 01 80 00 Swivel arm vehicle lift
  WS00.00-P-0041B
6 Cut off A-pillar outer section (1) in segments.   AR63.20-S-1108-01E 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 15 84 00 Heat gun IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Rotary wire brush
Spot weld milling machine
Body power jigsaw
WS54.00-P-0125B
7 Cut off inner A-pillar reinforcement (2) in segments. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Spot weld milling machine
Body power jigsaw
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
AR63.20-S-1109-01E 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
8 Prepare A-pillar outer section (1) for installation in segments. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Body power jigsaw
Hole punching pliers
Hand drill
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
AR63.20-S-1108-02E 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
9 Prepare inner A-pillar reinforcement (2) for installation in segments. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Body power jigsaw
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
AR63.20-S-1109-02E 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
10 Weld in inner A-pillar reinforcement (2) section.   AR63.20-S-1109-03E 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 13 84 00 Welder 000 588 12 84 00 Welder WS00.00-P-0318K
IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Clamping pliers (Standard)
Hand drill
Angle grinder
Blind riveting tool (setting force > 19 kN)
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
WS60.00-P-0437K
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
    Blind rivet with polygrip countersunk head 6.4x14 (clamping range 2 mm to 8.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 10.8 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1002-13A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Fig 1
11 Install and weld in A-pillar outer section (1) and door hinge holder (3).   AR63.20-S-1108-03E 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 13 84 00 Welder   WS60.00-P-0437K
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 12 84 00 Welder IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Clamping pliers (Standard)
Hand drill
Rotary wire brush
Angle grinder
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
Squeeze gun
WS00.00-P-0318K
    HAND-HELD TESTER Adjust gap dimensions *BE60.00-Z-1004-01KOJ 
    Seam seal 300 ml in black or white *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Fig 1
12 Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift and remove straightening bench.    
13 Remove welding protection blankets. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Welding protection blankets  
DANGER 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
14 Prime repair area with a primer filler.    
Notice Notes on paintwork repairs NOTES Repair area must be free of dust and grease. Otherwise adhesion problems may occur
IMPORTANT Use only primer fillers approved by manufacturer.
See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.
AH98.00-P-9408-02A
15 Seal seam after repair. IMPORTANT Supplement standard seals with sealant. AR97.10-S-4000E
DANGER 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
16 Paint repair area and adjacent surfaces.    
Notice Notes on paintwork repairs NOTES Repair area must be free of dust and grease. Otherwise adhesion problems may occur
IMPORTANT Only use paints approved by the manufacturer.
See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.
AH98.00-P-9408-02A
17 Supplement cavity preservation.   AR97.20-S-1500E
18 Install soundproofing. IMPORTANT Only in repair area. AR60.00-S-1752E
19 Install dowels for the mounting rail of the longitudinal member panel. Model 447, 448.8
with code CN1 (Exterior rocker panel)
IMPORTANT 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 
20 Install all detachable parts in area of repair point.    
ADJUST GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 447, 448 except code W64, W65, W68 Model 447, 448 with code W64, W65, W68
BE60.00-Z-1004-01KOJ Adjust gap dimensions Front door to longitudinal member Dimension "DA" mm 6 (+2/-1) 6 (+2/-1)
Front door to sidewall Dimension "DB" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
Front door to sliding door Dimension "DC" mm 4 (+1, 2/-0, 8) 4 (+1, 2/-0, 8)
Front door to A-pillar Dimension "DD" mm 4, 5 (+1, 5/-1) 4, 5 (+1, 5/-1)
Front door to fuel filler door Dimension "DE" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
For picture, see   AR60.00-S-0700-01E AR60.00-S-0700-01E
Fig 1: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)
G07321115Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07469060Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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-1002-13A Blind rivet with polygrip countersunk head 6.4x14 (clamping range 2 mm to 8.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 10.8 kN) A 003 990 86 97 05
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Seam seal 300 ml in black or white A 005 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1147-02A Teroson PU 6800 adhesive A 000 989 15 02 09
BR00.45-Z-1179-02A Primer Teroson 150 (Terokal 150) Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
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