Remove/Install D-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-2000LWG

Model 253.9 

Model 293 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 253.9 

	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.	See AS00.00-Z-0017-01A .
	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.	See AS00.00-Z-0010-01A .
	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
	General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system		See AH00.00-Z-0300-01A .
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		See AH54.00-P-0001-01A .
	Notes on battery		See AH54.10-P-0001-01A .
	General information on body repair		See AH60.00-N-0001-01A .
	General information on MB materials		See AH98.00-P-9409-03A .
	Remove
1	Remove detachable parts in area of repair point.
2	Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with spark protection blankets.
3	Remove rear fender.		See AR63.50-P-1400LWS .
4	Remove D-pillar (1).		See AR63.20-P-2000-01LWG .
	000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun		See WS54.00-P-0049B .
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Spot weld milling machine Wet/dry vacuum cleaner 1K-zinc dust paint	See *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A .
5	Prepare D-pillar (1).		See AR63.20-P-2000-02LWG .
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Spot weld milling machine 1K-zinc dust paint	See *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A .
	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 area. Use air extraction system, 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	See AS00.00-Z-0007-01A .
	Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work		See AH60.00-P-0001-02A .
	General information on riveting		See AH60.00-P-0003-01N .
6	Install D-pillar (1).		See AR63.20-P-2000-03LWG .
	000 588 01 84 00 Welder		See WS60.00-P-0021K .
	000 588 02 84 00 Welder		See WS60.00-P-0022K .
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Manual temporary fastener 6.35 mm Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN) Wet/dry vacuum cleaner 1K-zinc dust paint	See *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A .
		Blind rivet 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	See *BR00.45-Z-1035-13A .
7	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange.	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush
8	Install rear fender.		See AR63.50-P-1400LWS .
9	Install detachable parts in the area of the repair point.

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1035-13A	Blind rivet 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	A 000 991 76 32
BR00.45-Z-1056-07A	1K-zinc dust paint	A 000 986 28 00