Replace Longitudinal Member Front Section - Ar62.20-P-1260LW

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Model 205

Model 213

Model 238

Model 253

Model 293

Shown on model 205

Fig 1: Front Side Member Front Section Component Location (Partial)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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 .
	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. Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253, 293	AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
Topical note	General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system		AH00.00-Z-0300-01A .
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A .
Topical note	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A .
Topical note	General information on body repair		AH60.00-N-0001-01A .
	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 blankets.
3	Set up straightening bench with straightening bench crossmembers and straightening set.
	000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system		WS60.00-P-0023K .
4	Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten.
5	Remove longitudinal member front section (1)	Commercially available devices/tools Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Spot weld milling machine Wet/dry vacuum cleaner	AR62.20-P-1260-01LW .
6	Prepare longitudinal member front section (1).	Commercially available devices/tools Round wire brush	AR62.20-P-1260-05LW .
	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 .
Topical note	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 .
7	Install longitudinal member front section (1).		AR62.20-P-1260-07LW .
	000 588 02 84 00 Welder		WS60.00-P-0022K .
	000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system	Commercially available devices/tools Round wire brush Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN) Wet/dry vacuum cleaner	WS60.00-P-0023K .
		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 .
8	Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift and remove straightening bench.
9	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange.	Commercially available devices/tools Round wire brush
10	Remove spark protection blankets.
11	Clean repair area.	Commercially available devices/tools Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
12	Treat repair areas with primer filler.
Topical note	Notes on paintwork repairs	Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG:	AH98.00-P-9408-02A .
13	Seal seam after repair.	Model 205, 253 Model 293	AR97.10-P-4000LW .
		Model 213	AR97.10-P-4000LWE
		Model 238	AR97.10-P-4000LWO
14	Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces.
Topical note	Notes on paintwork repairs	Use only paints approved by Daimler AG:	AH98.00-P-9408-02A .
15	Supplement cavity preservation	Model 205, 253 Model 293	AR97.20-P-1500LW
		Model 213	AR97.20-P-1500LWE
		Model 238	AR97.20-P-1500LWO
16	Install all detachable parts in area of repair point.

LONGITUDINAL MEMBER FRONT SECTION 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