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Inner Upper A-Pillar Reinforcement Partially Removal And Installation - Ar63.20-S-1111E

Model 447, 448 

Shown on left side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Inner Upper Front Pillar Reinforcement Component Location
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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  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
WARNING Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling vapors or swallowing adhesive. Risk of injury  caused by adhesive coming into contact with skin and eyes Wear respiratory protection, protective gloves and safety glasses. Pour adhesive into suitable and appropriately marked containers only. AS00.00-Z-0016-01A
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 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 detachable parts in area of repair point.    
2 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with welding protection blankets. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Welding protection blankets  
3 Remove soundproofing. IMPORTANT Only in repair area. AR60.00-S-1752E
4 Remove outer paneling at upper A-pillar.   AR63.20-S-1105E 
5 Cut off inner upper A-pillar reinforcement section (1).   AR63.20-S-1111-01E 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 15 84 00 Heat gun IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Body power jigsaw
Hand drill
Spot weld milling machine
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
WS54.00-P-0125B
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
6 Prepare inner upper A-pillar reinforcement section (1) for installation.   AR63.20-S-1111-02E 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 13 84 00 Welder IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Body power jigsaw
Clamping pliers (Standard)
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
WS60.00-P-0437K
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
7 Install and weld in inner upper A-pillar reinforcement section (1).   AR63.20-S-1111-03E 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 12 84 00 Welder   WS00.00-P-0318K
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 13 84 00 Welder IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools  Clamping pliers (Standard)
Hand drill
Blind riveting tool (set force > 19 kN)
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
Squeeze gun
Rotary wire brush
WS60.00-P-0437K
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
    Seam seal 300 ml in black or white *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A 
    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 
8 Install outer paneling at upper A-pillar.   AR63.20-S-1105E 
9 Install detachable parts in the area of the repair point.    
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-1092-02A Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive A 012 989 17 71