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Remove/Install A-Pillar Outer Section - Ar63.20-P-1102LWA

Model 238.4 

Fig 1: A-Pillar Outer Section Component Location (Model 238.4)
G15378363DANGERDANGERWARNINGCAUTIONREMOVINGIMPORTANTIMPORTANTINSTALLINGIMPORTANTCLEANIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTASSEMBLINGCourtesy 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 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
WARNING Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
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 body repair   AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work   AH60.00-P-0001-02A
Notice Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
Notice Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
  General information on operation items and work procedures for painting   AH98.00-P-0003-01A
  General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
  General information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels.   AH60.00-P-0024-01N
  Notes on acoustic foam and structural foam in the vehicle   AH60.00-P-0039-01LWO
  General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove detachable parts in area of repair point.    
2 Cover detachable parts that remain in vehicle with spark protection blankets.    
3 Set up straightening bench with straightening bench support members and straightening set.    
4 Place vehicle on straightening bench and secure.    
5 Remove A-pillar paneling (1). IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
Spot weld milling machine
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
AR63.20-P-1102-01LWA 
    1K-zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 
  Preparation     
6 Prepare A-pillar paneling (1). IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
AR63.20-P-1102-02LWA 
    1K-zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
7 Install A-pillar paneling (1). 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
AR63.20-P-1102-03LWA 
    1K-zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 
    White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20 *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
    Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body *BR00.45-Z-1162-02A 
    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 
    Countersunk-head blind rivet Z1 6.4 x 14.0 (clamping range 1.5 mm to 3 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1043-13A 
    Countersunk-head blind rivet Z2 6.4 x 15.5 (clamping range 3 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)
As an alternative to restoring surfaces with body solder.

Apply basic body filler.
*BR00.45-Z-1044-13A 
    Process filler on body AR60.00-P-0031-01LWG
    Basic body filler *BR00.45-Z-1057-07A 
    Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body *BR00.45-Z-1162-02A 
8 Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift and remove straightening bench.    
CLEAN Clean     
9 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flanges. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
 
10 Remove spark protection blankets.    
11 Clean repair area. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
 
  Paint     
12 Prime repair areas with a primer filler. IMPORTANT Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com  
13 Realize seam seal after repair work.   AR97.10-P-4000LWO
14 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces. IMPORTANT Use only paints approved by Daimler AG: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com  
15 Supplement cavity preservation.   AR97.20-P-1500LWO
ASSEMBLING Assemble     
16 Install detachable parts in area of repair point.    
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
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-1043-13A Countersunk-head blind rivet Z1 6.4 x 14.0 (clamping range 1.5 mm to 3 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) A 000 991 82 32
BR00.45-Z-1044-13A Countersunk-head blind rivet Z2 6.4 x 15.5 (clamping range 3 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) A 000 991 83 32
BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 1K-zinc dust paint A 000 986 28 00
BR00.45-Z-1057-07A Basic body filler A 012 989 29 71
BR00.45-Z-1162-02A Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body A 012 989 17 71