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Replace complete rear end - AR64.20-P-1020EC

MODEL 207.3 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear End
G10003233Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Removing     
DANGER 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
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage used for electric welding. Risk of explosion  caused by welding in the area of highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury  caused by welding spatter and UV light while welding. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling welding fumes. Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extractor system. AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work   AH00.00-N-0005-01A
NOTES General information on repairs to body   AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
1 Prepare required workshop equipment and commercially available tools for repair    
2 Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired    
3 Coverall detachable parts remaining in vehicle with welding protection blanket Welding protective blanket  
4 Separate rear end (1)   AR64.20-P-1020-01EC
SPECIAL TOOL Welding spot miller cutter
Hot-air gun
Round wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
Figure
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
5 Prepare rear end (1) for installation   AR64.20-P-1020-02EC
Round wire brush  
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
6 Install rear end (1) and weld in   AR64.20-P-1020-03EC
IMPORTANT General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge
Multifunction device (spot welding)
Vice grip pliers (standard)
Hand riveting tool (for blind pop rivets)
Round wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
Figure
Adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A 
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
Rivet *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A 
7 Adjust gaps on hoods, doors and lids    
Trunk lid to rear fender, top *BE60.00-P-1003-01W 
Trunk lid to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01W 
Rear fender to rear lamp unit *BE60.00-P-1003-01W 
Taillamp to bumper *BE60.00-P-1003-01W 
Taillamp, trunk lid to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01W 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
8 Clean repair areas Wet and dry vacuum cleaner  
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling paint vapors. No smoking! No open flames! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety goggles and skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated. AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
9 Prime area to be repaired with primer filler IMPORTANT Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG. Refer to:  
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
10 Seam sealing following repair IMPORTANT Supplement standard seals with MB body sealant. AR97.10-P-4000EC
Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A 
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling paint vapors. No smoking! No open flames! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety goggles and skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated. AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
11 Paint area repaired and adjacent surfaces IMPORTANT Use only paints approved by Daimler AG. Refer to:  
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
12 Apply additional cavity preservation   AR97.20-P-1500EC
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation   AH97.20-P-0001-01B
    Preservation agent *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
13 Remove welding protection blanket IMPORTANT On all covered parts remaining in vehicle.  
14 Install all removed assembly parts    
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation Model 207.3
BE60.00-P-1003-01W Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "H" mm 4(±1)
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "I" mm 5, 5 (±2)
Rear fender to rear lamp unit Dimension "J" mm 2 (+1.5/-1)
Taillamp to bumper Dimension "K" mm 2 (±1)
Taillamp, trunk lid to taillamp Dimension "L" mm 4 (±1)
AR60.00-P-0700-01EC
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G10003234Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G10003235Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Sealant, white, 310 ml, DB supply specification 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1041-01A Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml A 002 989 84 20
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive A 009 989 36 71
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 I container) A 000 986 72 70 05
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A Blind rivet 6.4X14 A 003 990 35 97