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Install CROSSMEMBER Above Rear Axle - Ar64.20-P-1301-01LWE

Model 213.0/2 

Model 213.1 

except code ME08 (Hybrid drive 75-84 kW VARIANT (INCLUDING PLUGIN)) 

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
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-1016-13A Blind rivet 6.5X14.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) A 004 990 17 97
BR00.45-Z-1032-13A Blind rivet 6.4 M6 (clamping range 5.82 mm to 7.82 mm, draw-off strength min. 16 kN) A 003 990 81 97
BR00.45-Z-1034-13A Blind rivet 6.4 (clamping range 7.82 mm to 9.83 mm, draw-off strength min. 16 kN) A 003 990 80 97
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
BR00.45-Z-1055-13A Blind rivet with countersunk head 6.4x17.0 (clamping range 4.5 mm to 6.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) A 000 991 86 32
BR00.45-Z-1056-13A Blind rivet with countersunk head 6.4x19.0 (clamping range 6 mm to 8 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) A 000 991 87 32
BR00.45-Z-1057-13A Blind rivet with countersunk head 6.4x21.0 (clamping range 7.5 mm to 10 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) A 000 991 88 32
BR00.45-Z-1162-02A Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body A 012 989 17 71

IMPORTANT The superordinate service information as well as the safety information in the service information must be observed.

G13774330Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 213.0 

  1. Install rear axle crossmember (1) with straightening tool, fit and fix in place.
  2. Drill rivet holes in rear axle crossmember (1) with Ø 6.7 mm (areas A1 , A2 , A3 and A4 ).

    IMPORTANT Drill rivet holes through existing holes in rear axle crossmember (1) (areas A1 ).

  3. Countersink rivet holes in rear axle crossmember (1) from top (areas A3 ).
  4. Drill out existing holes in inside of body with Ø 10 mm through one panel thickness (areas A4 ).

    IMPORTANT Drill rivet holes from top through existing holes in body (areas A2 , A3 and A4 ).

    IMPORTANT The following operation steps 5 and 6 are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle.

  5. Drill rivet holes in rear axle crossmember (1) with Ø 6.7 mm through existing holes in body (areas B1 and B2 ).
  6. Drill holes present in the inner body with a diameter of 10 mm by one panel thickness (area B2 ).
  7. Remove rear axle crossmember (1).
  8. Deburr rivet holes on rear axle crossmember (1) and body on both sides.
  9. Remove drilling chips.

    Shown on model 213.0 

    G13774331Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
    G13774332Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Shown on model 213.0 

    IMPORTANT The following operation step 10 is shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle.

  10. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

    G13774333Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Shown on model 213.0 

  11. Install rear axle crossmember (1) with straightening tool and fix in place.
  12. Rivet rear axle crossmember (1) with rivets Ø 6.4 (areas C1 ).
  13. Rivet rear axle crossmember (1) with rivets Ø 6.5x12.5 from above (areas C2).
  14. Rivet rear axle crossmember (1) with rivets Ø 6.4 M6 (areas C3 ).

    IMPORTANT The following operation steps 15 and 16 are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle.

  15. Rivet rear axle crossmember (1) with rivets Ø 6.5x14.5 (areas E1 ).
  16. Rivet rear axle crossmember (1) with rivets Ø 6.4 (area E2 ).

    Shown on model 213.0 

    G13774334Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
    G13774335Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Shown on model 213.0 

  17. Rivet rear axle crossmember (1) with countersunk-head blind rivets Ø 6.4x19.0 (areas D1 ).
  18. Rivet rear axle crossmember (1) with countersunk-head blind rivets Ø 6.4x17.0 (areas D2 ).
    G13774336Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Shown on model 213.0 

  19. Install, fit and fix in place rear axle crossmember upper section (2).
  20. Drill rivet holes in rear axle crossmember upper section (2) with Ø 6.7 mm (areas F1 , F2 and F3 ).

    IMPORTANT Drill rivet holes from bottom through present holes in body (area F1 ).

    Drill rivet holes through present holes in body (areas F2 ).

    Drill rivet holes through specified holes in rear axle crossmember upper section (2) (areas F3 ).

  21. Remove rear axle crossmember upper section (2).
  22. Deburr rivet holes on rear axle crossmember upper section (2) and on body on both sides.
  23. Remove drilling chips.
    G13774337Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Shown on model 213.0 

  24. Apply 2-component adhesive in cross-hatched areas on body.

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

    G13774338Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Shown on model 213.0 

  25. Install and fix in place rear axle crossmember upper section (2).
  26. Rivet rear axle crossmember upper section (2) with rivets Ø 6.4x12 (area H1 ).
  27. Rivet rear axle crossmember upper section (2) with rivets Ø 6.5x12.5 (area H2 ).
  28. Rivet rear axle crossmember upper section (2) with rivets Ø 6.5x14.5 (areas H3 ).
  29. Rivet rear axle crossmember upper section (2) with rivets Ø 6.4 (areas H4 ).

    IMPORTANT The following operation steps 30 to 49 and 54 to 58 are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle.

  30. Install rear longitudinal member section (6), fit and fix in place.
  31. Drill rivet holes in rear longitudinal member section (6) with Ø 6.7 mm bit through existing holes in rear longitudinal member section (6) (area J).
  32. Remove rear longitudinal member section (6).
  33. Deburr rivet holes on longitudinal member section (6) and body on both sides.
  34. Remove drilling chips.

    Shown on model 213.0 

    G13774339Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  35. Apply 2-component adhesive to crosshatched area onto connecting flanges that are no longer accessible after installing side roof paneling.

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

    Shown on model 213.0 

    G13774340Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  36. Install rear longitudinal member section (6) and fix in place.
  37. Rivet rear longitudinal member section (6) with rivets Ø 6.5x14.5 (area K1 ).
  38. Rivet rear longitudinal member section (6) with rivets Ø 6.4 (area K2 ).
  39. Rear longitudinal member section (6) SG 1SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (area K3 ).

    IMPORTANT To reduce heat distortion, perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow welding zone to cool down in between.

    Shown on model 213.0 

    G13774341Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  40. Install end plate (3), fit and fix in place.
  41. Bend sheet metal cutout on striker plate (3) down in direction of arrow.

    Shown on model 213.0 

    G13774342Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
    G13774343Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Shown on model 213.2 

  42. Model 213.2

    Mark position for rivet hole on end plate (3).

    IMPORTANTDimensions: 

    d1 = 11 mm

    d2 = 13 mm

    G13774344Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Shown on model 213.0 

  43. Drill rivet holes in cover plate (3) with Ø 6.7 mm (areas L1 , L2 and L3 ).

    IMPORTANT Drill rivet holes through existing holes in striker plate (3) (areas L1 ).

  44. Model 213.2

    Drill rivet hole in end plate (3) with Ø 6.7 mm bit (area L4 ).

  45. Remove striker plate (3).
  46. Deburr rivet holes on striker plate (3) and body on both sides.
  47. Remove drilling chips.
  48. Apply 2-component adhesive in cross-hatched areas on body.

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

    Shown on model 213.0 

    G13774345Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
    G13774346Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    Shown on model 213.0 

  49. Install striker plate (3) and fix in place.
  50. Rivet cover plate (3) with rivets Ø 6.4 M6 (areas M2 and M3 ).

    Left side of vehicle.

  51. Rivet cover plate (3) with rivets Ø 6.4 (areas M5 ).
  52. Rivet cover plate (3) with rivets Ø 6.5x14.5 (areas M6 ).
  53. Rivet cover plate (3) with countersunk-head blind rivet Ø 6.4x21.0 (area M2 ).

    Right side of vehicle.

  54. Rivet cover plate (3) with countersunk-head blind rivet Ø 6.4x19.0 (area M3 ).

    Right side of vehicle.

  55. Rivet cover plate (3) with rivets Ø 6.4 M6 (areas M4 ).

    Left side of vehicle.

  56. Rivet cover plate (3) with rivets Ø 6.5x12.5 (area M7 ).
  57. Model 213.2

    Rivet cover plate (3) with rivets Ø 6.4 (area M8 ).

  58. Wheel well (5) SG SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (areas M1 ).

    IMPORTANT To reduce heat distortion, perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow welding zone to cool down in between.

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