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Upper A-Pillar Reinforcement Replacement - Ar63.20-P-1113RG

Model 190 

Fig 1: Upper Front Pillar Reinforcement Component Location (Model 190)
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Shown on model 190.4 

DANGER 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
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 body repair   AH60.00-P-0001-01S
Notice General information on crack diagnosis of aluminum parts   AH60.00-P-0014-01N
Notice Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
  Note on working on aluminum components and vehicles   AH60.00-P-0034-01RG
REMOVING Remove     
1 Prepare all workshop equipment and commercially available devices/tools required for the repair.    
2 Remove detachable parts in area of repair point.    
3 Cover all detachable parts that remain in the vehicle with fire-resistant welding protection blankets.    
4 Set up straightening bench with module members, crossmembers, and straightening set. IMPORTANT Observe set-up plans provided.  
5 Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten.    
6 Remove side longitudinal member.   AR63.30-P-0800RG 
7 Remove upper A-pillar reinforcement (1).   AR63.20-P-1113-01RG 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 04 39 00 Rivet press tool IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Vacuum unit suitable for aluminum dusts
Round wire brush
Spot weld milling machine
Drill bit and milling cutter for ultra-high-strength steels
Hand drill
Body saw
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WS60.00-P-0440B
  Preparation     
8 Prepare new upper A-pillar reinforcement part (1) for installation. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Vacuum unit suitable for aluminum dusts
Round wire brush
Hand drill
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
AR63.20-P-1113-03RG 
INSTALLING Install     
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
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
Notice Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work   AH60.00-P-0001-02A
  General notes on welding   AH60.00-P-0005-01N
  General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
9 Install new upper A-pillar reinforcement part (1).   AR63.20-P-1113-04RG 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 04 39 00 Rivet press tool   WS60.00-P-0440B
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 12 84 00 Welder IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Vacuum unit suitable for aluminum dusts
Round wire brush
Drill bit for ultra-high-strength steels
Hand drill
Manual temporary fastener 6.35 mm
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WS00.00-P-0318K
    Blind rivet Y9 6.4x20 (clamping range 7 mm to 10.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.4 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1047-13A 
10 Install side longitudinal member.   AR63.30-P-0800RG 
11 Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift and remove straightening bench.    
CLEAN Clean     
12 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Vacuum unit suitable for aluminum dusts
Round wire brush
Hand drill
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
 
13 Remove fire-resistant welding protection blankets.    
14 Clean repair area. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
 
  Paint     
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
DANGER Risk of explosion and poisoning  caused by solvent vapors and gasses. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes when working with anticorrosion agents Never spray corrosion protection on flames or hot, glowing objects and keep them well away from all potential sources of ignition. Use them only in well-ventilated rooms; wear respiratory protection. AS97.00-Z-0001-01A
Notice Notes on cavity preservation   AH97.20-P-0001-01B
Notice Notes on sprayable joint sealant   AH97.10-P-0002-01A
Notice Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
  General information on operation items and work procedures for painting   AH98.00-P-0003-01A
  Notes on seam seal   AH97.10-P-0002-02A
  General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
15 Prime repair area with a primer filler. IMPORTANT Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG. Guides for painting technology are filed under: https://xentry.daimler.com.  
16 Perform seam sealing after repair. IMPORTANT Supplement standard seals with sealant. AR97.10-P-4000RG
17 Paint repair area and adjacent surfaces. IMPORTANT Use only paints approved by Daimler AG. Guides for painting technology are filed under: https://xentry.daimler.com.  
18 Supplement cavity preservation.   AR97.20-P-1500RG
ASSEMBLING Assemble     
19 Install detachable parts in the area of the repair point.    
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1047-13A Blind rivet Y9 6.4x20 (clamping range 7 mm to 10.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.4 kN) A 000 991 54 32