Replace CROSSMEMBER Above Rear Axle - Ar64.20-P-1301LWE

Model 213.0/2 

Model 213.1 

except code ME08 (Hybrid drive 75-84 kW VARIANT (INCLUDING PLUGIN)) 

Fig 1: Rear Axle Crossmember And Adjacent Component Locations (Model 213.1, 213.0/2) (Shown On Model 213.0)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 213.0 

	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
	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.	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.	AS60.00-Z-0007-01N
	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		AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A
	General information on body repair		AH60.00-N-0001-01A
	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
	General information on crack diagnosis of aluminum parts		AH60.00-P-0014-01N
	Note on working on aluminum components and vehicles		AH60.00-P-0034-01LW
	General information on MB materials		AH98.00-P-9409-03A
	Remove
1	Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired
2	Cover all detachable parts remaining on vehicle with spark protection blankets
3	Set up straightening bench with straightening bench crossmembers and straightening tool set 000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system		WS60.00-P-0023K
4	Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten
5	Remove rear axle crossmember (1), rear axle crossmember top section (2), end plate (3) and end plate (4) 000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun		AR64.20-P-1300-07LWE
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Spot weld milling machine Body and aluminum workplace Aluminum tools Wet/dry vacuum cleaner	WS54.00-P-0049B
6	Prepare rear axle crossmember (1), rear axle crossmember top section (2), end plate (3) and end plate (4)	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Body and aluminum workplace Aluminum tools	AR64.20-P-1300-08LWE
	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.	AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
	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
7	Remove rear axle crossmember (1), rear axle crossmember top section (2), end plate (3) and end plate (4)		AR64.20-P-1301-01LWE
	000 588 02 84 00 Welder		WS60.00-P-0022K
	000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Manual temporary fastener 6.35 mm Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN) Body and aluminum workplace Aluminum tools	WS60.00-P-0023K
		Wet/dry vacuum cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1162-02A
		Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding Blind rivet 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1035-13A
		Blind rivet 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1012-13A
		Blind rivet 6.5X14.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1016-13A
		Blind rivet 6.4 M6 (clamping range 5.82 mm to 7.82 mm, draw-off strength min. 16 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1032-13A
		Blind rivet 6.4 (clamping range 7.82 mm to 9.83 mm, draw-off strength min. 16 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1034-13A
		Blind rivet with countersunk head 6.4x17.0 (clamping range 4.5 mm to 6.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1055-13A
		Blind rivet with countersunk head 6.4x19.0 (clamping range 6 mm to 8 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1056-13A
		Blind rivet with countersunk head 6.4x21.0 (clamping range 7.5 mm to 10 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1057-13A
8	Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift vehicle and remove straightening bench
9	Clean welds and sheet metal flanges	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Aluminum tools
10	Remove spark protection blankets
11	Clean repair area	Commercially available devices/tools  Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
12	Prime repair area using primer filler Notes on paintwork repairs	Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG:	AH98.00-P-9408-02A
13	Seal seam following repairs		AR97.10-P-4000LWE
14	Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces Notes on paintwork repairs	Use only paints approved by Daimler AG:	AH98.00-P-9408-02A
15	Add cavity preserving agent		AR97.20-P-1500LWE
16	Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired