Left Side Rear End Damage - Ar64.20-P-1200V

MODEL 171, 172

Shown on model 171

Fig 1: Rear Cross Member, Spare Tire Well, End Plate And Side Member Connector Component Locations (Model 171, 172)

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 .
	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 .
	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	Equip straightening bench with module members, cross members and straightening tool set.	Observe enclosed set-up plans. Straightening tool set, passenger cars (Celette) Straightening system, passenger cars (Car Bench)
4	Place vehicle on straightening bench lift and fasten	Two-column lift 3.0 - -3.5 t electromechanical Two-post lifting platform, 2.5 - 3.5 t electro hydraulic
5	Remove lower rear center section		See AR64.20-P-1000V .
6	Remove rear fender		See AR63.50-P-1400V .
7	Separate rear cross member (2), spare tire well (1) and longitudinal member connection element (3)	Round wire brush	See AR64.20-P-1200-01V .
7		Weld-spot milling machine Body jig saw Wet and dry vacuum cleaner Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	See *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
8	Prepare rear cross member (2), spare tire well (1) and longitudinal member connection element (3)	Round wire brush	See AR64.20-P-1200-02V .
8		Vice grip pliers (standard) Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	See *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
	Install
9	Install rear cross member (2), spare tire well (1) and longitudinal member connection element (3) and weld in	Straightening tool set, passenger cars (Celette)	See AR64.20-P-1200-35V .
		Straightening system, passenger cars (Car Bench) Multifunction device (spot welding) MIG-MAG inert gas welder Pneumatic-mechanical blind rivet tool 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 .
10	Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift vehicle and remove straightening bench	Two-column lift 3.0 - -3.5 t electromechanical Two-post lifting platform, 2.5 - 3.5 t electro hydraulic
11	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flanges with rotary wire brush	Round wire brush
12	Install rear fender		See AR63.50-P-1400V .
13	Remove lower rear center section		See AR64.20-P-1000V .

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