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Remove/Install C-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-0500LWE

Model 213.0/1 

Fig 1: C-Pillar And C-Pillar Strut Component Locations (Model 213.0/1)
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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 .
  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
  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 .
  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A .
  Notes on battery   AH54.10-P-0001-01A .
  General information on body repair   AH60.00-N-0001-01A .
  Notes on acoustic foam and structural foam in the vehicle   AH60.00-P-0039-01LWE .
  General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A .
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired    
2 Cover all detachable parts remaining on vehicle with spark protection blankets    
3 Remove rear fender Model 213.0 AR63.50-P-1401LWE .
Model 213.1 AR63.50-P-1401LWV .
4 Remove C-pillar (1) and strut (2)   AR63.20-P-0500-01LWE .
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun   WS54.00-P-0049B .
IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
Body power jigsaw
Spot weld milling machine
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding
*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
5 Prepare C-pillar (1) and strut (2) IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush Body power jigsaw
AR63.20-P-0500-02LWE .
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 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 .
  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 .
6 Install C-pillar (1) and strut (2)   AR63.20-P-0500-03LWE .
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 84 00 Welder   WS60.00-P-0021K .
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 02 84 00 Welder IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
Manual temporary fastener, 6.35 mm Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN)
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WS60.00-P-0022K .
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A .
White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20 *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A .
Blind rivet 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1035-13A .
7 Clean welds and sheet metal flanges IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
 
8 Install rear fender Model 213.0 AR63.50-P-1401LWE .
Model 213.1 AR63.50-P-1401LWV .
9 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-1003-01A White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1035-13A Blind rivet 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) A 000 991 76 32