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Upper Front Longitudinal Member Replacement - Ar62.20-P-1286ME

Model 167 

Shown on model 167.1 

Fig 1: Upper Front Longitudinal Member, Inner Upper Front Longitudinal Member And Adjacent Components Locations (Model 167)
G15038466DANGERDANGERWARNINGCAUTIONREMOVINGREFER TO SPECIAL TOOLSINSTALLINGDANGERSPECIAL TOOLREFER TO SPECIAL TOOLSSPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANTIMPORTANTCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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
DANGER Risk of explosion  from aluminum grinding dust, risk of injury to respiratory system from inhaling dust Wear dust filter mask, safety glasses, and protective gloves.
Use a suitable, grounded dust extraction system.
AS60.00-Z-0007-01N
WARNING 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
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
Notice Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice General information on body repair   AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
Notice General information on crack diagnosis of aluminum parts   AH60.00-P-0014-01N
Notice Note on working on aluminum components and vehicles   AH60.00-P-0034-01ME
  General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove detachable parts in area of repair point.    
2 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with spark protection blankets.    
3 Set up straightening bench with straightening bench crossmembers and straightening 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 Remove top inner longitudinal member (1), top front longitudinal member (5), mounting support (6), striker plate (2, 4), and strut (3).   AR62.20-P-1286-01ME 
    1K-zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
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
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
  Prepare top inner longitudinal member (1), top front longitudinal member (5), mounting support (6), striker plate (2, 4), and strut (3) for installation.   AR62.20-P-1286-02ME 
    1K-zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 
7 Install welding device. AR62.20-P-1286-05ME 
    SPECIAL TOOL Welding device Fig 2
8 Install top inner longitudinal member (1), top front longitudinal member (5), mounting support (6), striker plate (2, 4), and strut (3).   AR62.20-P-1286-03ME 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system   WS60.00-P-0023K
    Blind rivet Y3 6.5X14.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1016-13A 
    Blind rivet Y2 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A 
    1K-zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 
    Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body *BR00.45-Z-1162-02A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Welding device Fig 2
9 Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift and remove straightening bench.    
10 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange.    
11 Remove spark protection blankets.    
12 Clean repair area.    
13 Prime repair areas with 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
    IMPORTANT Use only primer fillers approved by manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.  
14 Seal seam after repair.   AR97.10-P-4000ME
15 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
    IMPORTANT Only use paints approved by the manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.  
16 Supplement cavity preservation.   AR97.20-P-1500ME
17 Reinstall detachable parts in area of repair point.    
Fig 2: Welding Device (167 589 00 23 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1012-13A Blind rivet Y2 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) A 004 990 16 97
BR00.45-Z-1016-13A Blind rivet Y3 6.5X14.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) A 004 990 17 97
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