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

Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 238 

Model 253 

Model 293 

Shown on model 205 

Fig 1: Longitudinal Member Front Section Component Locations (Model 238)

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	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 >= 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 205.0/1/2, 213, 253, 293	AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
	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
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
	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 support members 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
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
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 Y2 6.5 x 12.5 (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.
Notice	Notes on paintwork repairs		AH98.00-P-9408-02A
	General information on operation items and work procedures for painting	Use only primer fillers approved by manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.	AH98.00-P-0003-01A
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.
Notice	Notes on paintwork repairs		AH98.00-P-9408-02A
	General information on operation items and work procedures for painting	Only use paints approved by the manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.	AH98.00-P-0003-01A
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.