A-Pillar Reinforcement Separation - Ar63.20-P-1110-01RG

	000 588 15 84 00 Heat gun		WS54.00-P-0125B
	000 588 04 39 00 Rivet press tool		WS60.00-P-0440B

Model 190 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. In case of damage, these steps must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle.

1. Expose self-pierce rivets on A-pillar reinforcement (5) and remove rivets with rivet press tool (areas E1 and E3).
2. Expose weld seam on A-pillar reinforcement (5) and cut out (area F).
3. Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
4. Heat flow drill and self-tapping fillister head screws on A-pillar reinforcement (5) with heat gun and remove (area D).

   Flow drill screws and selftapping fillister head screws are bonded.

5. Heat A-pillar reinforcement (5) in cross-hatched areas with heat gun.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

6. Remove damaged A-pillar reinforcement (5).
7. Level mating surfaces on body in cross-hatched areas and grind down to bare metal.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and weld joints.

8. Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.

   Shown on model 190.3 

   Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA