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Completely Replace A And B-Pillar With Longitudinal Member - Ar63.20-P-1120GQX

Model 166.8 

Fig 1: Outer Side Body, Inner Side Body, Side Body Reinforcement, Roof Frame And Outer Side Member Component Locations (Model 166.8)
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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 .
DANGER 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 .
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 .
  General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A .
  Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work   AH60.00-P-0001-02A .
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired    
2 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with fire-resistant welding protection blanket    
3 Equip straightening bench with module members, cross members and straightening tool set    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system   WS60.00-P-0023K .
4 Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten    
5 Completely remove A and B-pillar with longitudinal member   AR63.20-P-1120-01GQX .
    IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
Body jig saw
Spot weld milling machine
Heat gun
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
6 Completely prepare A and B-pillar with longitudinal member 1 AR63.20-P-1120-02GQX .
    IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
Body jig saw
 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
INSTALLING Install     
7 Set up side portal frame with portal straightening set    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system IMPORTANT Observe set-up plans provided. WS60.00-P-0023K .
8 Completely install A and B-pillar with longitudinal member   AR63.20-P-1120-03GQX .
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 02 84 00 Welder IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Blind rivet tool
Spot welder
Manual temporary fastener 6.35 mm
Round wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
WS60.00-P-0022K .
    Blind rivet with polygrip countersunk head 6.4 X14 (clamping range 2 mm to 8.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 10.8 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1002-13A .
    Blind rivet 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A .
    White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20 *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A .
9 Remove side portal frame with portal straightening set    
10 Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift vehicle and remove straightening bench    
11 Clean repair area    
12 Remove welding protection blankets    
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 .
13 Prime repair area with primer filler Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG.  
14 Seal seam following repairs IMPORTANT Supplement standard seam seal. AR97.10-P-4000GQ .
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 .
15 Paint repair area adjacent surfaces Use only paints approved by Daimler AG.  
16 Add cavity preserving agent   AR97.20-P-1500GQ .
17 Install all removed detachable parts    
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1002-13A Blind rivet with polygrip countersunk head 6.4X14 (clamping range 2 mm to 8.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 10.8 kN) A 003 990 86 97 05
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1012-13A Blind rivet 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) A 004 990 16 97