Replace Waistline Reinforcement For Rear Fender - Ar63.50-P-0003LWA

Model 238.4 

Fig 1: Waistline Reinforcement Component Location (Model 238.4)

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	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
	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
Notice	General information on body repair		AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice	Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work		AH60.00-P-0001-02A
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	General information on MB materials		AH98.00-P-9409-03A
	Remove
1	Remove detachable parts in area of repair point.
2	Cover detachable parts that remain in vehicle with spark protection blankets.
3	Remove rear fender.		AR63.50-P-1401LWA
4	Remove beltline reinforcement (1).	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Spot weld milling machine Wet/dry vacuum cleaner	AR63.50-P-0003-01LWA
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
	Preparation
5	Prepare beltline reinforcement (1).	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush	AR63.50-P-0003-02LWA
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
	Install
6	Install beltline reinforcement (1).		AR63.50-P-0003-03LWA
	000 588 01 84 00 Welder		WS60.00-P-0021K
	Clean
7	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flanges.	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush
	Assemble
8	Install rear fender.		AR63.50-P-1401LWA
9	Reinstall detachable parts in area of repair point.

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42