Replace Rear Shock-Absorber Strut Tower - Ar64.20-P-1160LWE

Model 213.0 

Model 213.1 

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

Fig 1: Rear Strut Tower And Adjacent Component Locations (Model 213.0/1)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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 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  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 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
	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
	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
	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
	General information on crack diagnosis of aluminum parts		AH60.00-P-0014-01N
	General information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels.		AH60.00-P-0024-01N
	Note on working on aluminum components and vehicles		AH60.00-P-0034-01LW
	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	Set up straightening bench with straightening bench crossmembers and straightening tool set 000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system		WS60.00-P-0023K
4	Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten
5	Remove mounting support (2)		AR64.10-P-5746-01LWE
6	Remove rear end crossmember (3) and damper strut dome (1)		AR64.20-P-1160-01LWE
	000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Spot weld milling machine Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools	WS54.00-P-0049B
	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
	General information on riveting		AH60.00-P-0003-01N
7	Prepare damper strut dome (1) and rear end crossmember (3)	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools	AR64.20-P-1160-02LWE
8	Install damper strut dome (1) and rear end crossmember (3)		AR64.20-P-1160-03LWE
	000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system	Commercially available devices/tools  Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN) Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools	WS60.00-P-0023K
		Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	*BR00.45-Z-1162-02A
		Blind rivet 6.4 (clamping range 7.82 mm to 9.83 mm, draw-off strength min. 16 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1034-13A
		Blind rivet 6.4 M6 (clamping range 5.82 mm to 7.82 mm, draw-off strength min. 16 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1032-13A
		Blind rivet 6.5X14.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1016-13A
		Blind rivet 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1012-13A
9	Install mounting console (2)		AR64.10-P-5746-03LWE
10	Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift vehicle and remove straightening bench
11	Remove spark protection blankets
12	Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired