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

Model 253 

Model 293 

Fig 1: Spare Wheel Well Component Location (Model 253)

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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 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 .
	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 vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system as well as personal protective equipment		AH00.00-Z-0300-01A .
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A .
Notice	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A .
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 to be repaired
2	Cover all detachable parts remaining on vehicle with spark protection blankets
3	Remove spare wheel well (1)	Commercially available tools: Round wire brush spot weld cutter heat gun wet/dry vacuum cleaner.	AR64.20-P-1245-01LWG .
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
4	Prepare spare tire well (1)	Commercially available tools: Round wire brush.	AR64.20-P-1245-02LWG .
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
	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 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 spare wheel well (1)		AR64.20-P-1245-03LWG .
	000 588 01 84 00 Welder	Commercially available tools: Round wire brush, manual temporary fasteners, 6.35 mm, blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN), wet/dry vacuum cleaner.	WS60.00-P-0021K .
		Blind rivet 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1012-13A .
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
		Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive	*BR00.45-Z-1092-02A .
6	Clean welds and sheet metal flanges	Commercially available tools: Round wire brush.
7	Remove spark protection blankets
8	Clean repair area	Commercially available tools: wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
	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 .
9	Prime repair area using primer filler
Notice	Notes on paintwork repairs	Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG	AH98.00-P-9408-02A .
10	Seal seam following repairs		AR97.10-P-4000LW .
	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 .
11	Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces
Notice	Notes on paintwork repairs	Use only paints approved by Daimler AG	AH98.00-P-9408-02A .
12	Add cavity preserving agent		AR97.20-P-1500LW
13	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 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	A 004 990 16 97
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A	Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive	A 012 989 17 71