Replace Spare Tire Well - Ar64.20-P-1245V

MODEL 171, 172 

Illustrated on model 171 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Removing
	Risk of death  caused by high voltage used for electric welding. Risk of explosion  caused by welding in the area of highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury  caused by welding splatter and UV light while welding. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling welding fumes.	Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing safety glasses and protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extractor system.	See AS00.00-Z-0007-01A .
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	See 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.	See AS00.00-Z-0017-01A .
	Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel and risk of injury  to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.	See AS47.00-Z-0001-01A .
	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 skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.	See AS98.00-Z-0002-01A .
	Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work		See AH60.00-P-0001-02A .
	General information on body repair		See AH60.00-N-0001-01A .
	Notes on paintwork repairs		See AH98.00-P-9408-02A .
	General information on riveting		See AH60.00-P-0003-01N .
	General information on MB materials		See AH98.00-P-9409-03A .
1	Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired
2	Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with fire-resistant welding protection blanket	Welding protective blanket
3	Raise vehicle	Two-column lift 3.0 - -3.5 t electromechanical Two-post lifting platform, 2.5 - 3.5 t electro hydraulic
4	Remove spare tire well (1)	Round wire brush	See AR64.20-P-1245-01V .
		Weld-spot milling machine   Wet and dry vacuum cleaner   Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	See *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
	Install
5	Install spare tire well (1)	Pneumatic-mechanical blind rivet tool	See AR64.20-P-1245-03V .
		Vice grip pliers (standard) Round wire brush Manual temporary fastener, 6.35 mm Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	See *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
		Blind rivet 6.5X12.5	See *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A .
6	Remove welding protection blankets
7	Clean repair area	Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
8	Prime area to be repaired using primer filler	Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG. http://portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com
9	Carry out seam sealing after repairs	Supplement standard seals with sealant. Model 171	AR97.10-P-4000V
		Model 172	See AR97.10-P-4000W .
10	Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces	Use only paints approved by Daimler AG. http://portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com
11	Apply additional cavity preservation	Model 171	AR97.20-P-1500V
		Model 172	See AR97.20-P-1500W .
12	Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired

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-1012-13A	Blind rivet 6.5X12.5	A 004 990 16 97