Replace Complete Bottom Rear Center Section - Ar64.20-P-1000MFV

Model 177.1/9 

Fig 1: Rear Body Panel Component Location (Model 177.1/9)

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	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
	Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	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.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice	General information on body repair		AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
	General information on MB materials		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 blanket.	Commercially available devices/tools  Spark-proof blankets
3	Cut off rear-end center section (1).
	000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun		WS54.00-P-0049B
			AR64.20-P-1000-02MFV
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Spot weld milling machine Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
		1K-zinc dust paint	*BR00.45-Z-1056-07A
4	Prepare rear-end center section (1) for installation.		AR64.20-P-1000-07MFV
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
		1K-zinc dust paint	*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 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
	Risk of explosion  and poisoning caused by solvent vapors and gasses. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes when working with anticorrosion agents	Never spray corrosion protection on flames or hot, glowing objects and keep them well away from all potential sources of ignition. Use them only in well-ventilated rooms; wear respiratory protection.	AS97.00-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 protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.	AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
	Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling vapors or swallowing adhesive. Risk of injury  caused by adhesive coming into contact with skin and eyes	Wear respiratory protection, protective gloves and safety glasses. Pour adhesive into suitable and appropriately marked containers only.	AS00.00-Z-0016-01A
Notice	Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work		AH60.00-P-0001-02A
	General information on riveting		AH60.00-P-0003-01N
5	Install rear-end center section (1).
	000 588 01 84 00 Welder		WS60.00-P-0021K
			AR64.20-P-1000-08MFV
		Commercially available devices/tools  Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
		Liftgate/trunk lid to side wall	*BE60.00-P-1015-01JA
		Countersunk-head blind rivet Z1 6.4X14.0 (clamping range 1.5 mm to 3 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1043-13A
		1K-zinc dust paint	*BR00.45-Z-1056-07A
		Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	*BR00.45-Z-1162-02A
		Feeler gauge	Fig 2
6	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange.	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush
7	Remove spark protection blankets.	Commercially available devices/tools  Spark-proof blankets
8	Clean repair area.	Commercially available devices/tools  Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
9	Prime repair areas using a primer filler
Notice	Notes on paintwork repairs		AH98.00-P-9408-02A
	General information on operation items and work procedures for painting		AH98.00-P-0003-01A
		Use only primer fillers approved by manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.
10	Seal seam after repair.		AR97.10-P-4000MFA
11	Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces
Notice	Notes on paintwork repairs		AH98.00-P-9408-02A
	General information on operation items and work procedures for painting		AH98.00-P-0003-01A
		Only use paints approved by the manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.
12	Supplement cavity preservation.		AR97.20-P-1500MFA
13	Reinstall detachable parts in area of repair point.

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number	Designation			Model 177.1/9
BE60.00-P-1015-01JA	Liftgate/trunk lid to side wall	Dimension "O"	mm	3 (+1/-0, 5)
		For picture, see		AR60.00-P-0700-01MFA

Fig 2: Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1043-13A	Countersunk-head blind rivet Z1 6.4x14.0 (clamping range 1.5 mm to 3 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	A 000 991 82 32
BR00.45-Z-1056-07A	1K-zinc dust paint	A 000 986 28 00
BR00.45-Z-1162-02A	Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	A 012 989 17 71