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Partially Replace Upper Front Longitudinal Member - Ar62.20-P-1287LW

Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 238 

Model 253 

Model 293 

Shown on model 205 

Fig 1: Upper Front Longitudinal Member Partial Component Location (Model 238)
G15378319DANGERDANGERDANGERCAUTIONREMOVINGREFER TO SPECIAL TOOLSIMPORTANTIMPORTANTINSTALLINGDANGERSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLREFER TO SPECIAL TOOLSREFER TO SPECIAL TOOLSIMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTCourtesy 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 death  when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60V 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, 213, 253, 293 AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
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
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 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
Notice Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice Notes on battery   AH54.10-P-0001-01A
Notice General information on body repair   AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
  Note on working on aluminum components and vehicles   AH60.00-P-0034-01LW
  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 Remove upper front longitudinal member (1) and strut (2).   AR62.20-P-1287-01LW 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
Body power jigsaw
Spot weld milling machine
Torx® EPL 12,
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Aluminum workplace
Aluminum tools
WS54.00-P-0049B
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
4 Prepare upper front longitudinal member (1) and strut (2). IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
Body power jigsaw
AR62.20-P-1287-02LW 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
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
5 Install welding device.   AR62.20-P-1286-05LW 
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 205
Welding device
Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 213, 238, 253
Model 293
Welding device
Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 213, 238
Adapter kit
Fig 3
6 Install upper front longitudinal member (1) and strut (2).   AR62.20-P-1287-03LW 
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
    Blind rivet Y2 6.5 x 12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A 
    Blind rivet Y1 6.4 x 12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1035-13A 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
    Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body *BR00.45-Z-1162-02A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 213, 238
Adapter kit
Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 205
Welding device
Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 213, 238, 253
Model 293
Welding device
Fig 4
7 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
 
8 Remove spark protection blankets.    
9 Clean repair area. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
 
10 Treat repair areas with primer filler.    
Notice Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
  General information on operation items and work procedures for painting IMPORTANT Use only primer fillers approved by manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal. AH98.00-P-0003-01A
11 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
12 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 IMPORTANT Only use paints approved by the manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal. AH98.00-P-0003-01A
13 Supplement cavity preservation. Model 205, 253
Model 293
AR97.20-P-1500LW
    Model 213 AR97.20-P-1500LWE
    Model 238 AR97.20-P-1500LWO
14 Install all detachable parts in area of repair point.    
Fig 2: Welding Device (205 589 00 23 00)
G15378320Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Adapter Kit (213 589 00 23 00)
G12823988Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Welding Device (253 589 00 23 00)
G11269618Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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 Y2 6.5 x 12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) A 004 990 16 97
BR00.45-Z-1035-13A Blind rivet Y1 6.4 x 12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) A 000 991 76 32
BR00.45-Z-1162-02A Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body A 012 989 17 71