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

Model 238.3 

Fig 1: Outer A-Pillar, A-Pillar Reinforcement And Adjacent Compoent Locations (Model 238.3)
G15378364DANGERDANGERWARNINGCAUTIONREMOVINGINSTALLINGSPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANTIMPORTANTCourtesy 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 Remove strut (2), reinforcement (3) and bracket (4).   AR62.20-P-1286-01LWO
    1K-zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 
4 Set up straightening bench with straightening bench support members and straightening set.    
5 Place vehicle on straightening bench and secure.    
6 Remove A-pillar paneling (5) and A-pillar reinforcement (6).   AR63.20-P-1102-01LWO 
    1K-zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 
7 Prepare A-pillar paneling (5) and A-pillar reinforcement (6).   AR63.20-P-1102-02LWO 
    1K-zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 
8 Prepare strut (2), reinforcement (3) and bracket (4).   AR62.20-P-1286-02LWO
    1K-zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
9 Install strut (2), reinforcement (3), bracket (4), A-pillar paneling (5) and A-pillar reinforcement (6).   AR63.20-P-1102-03LWO 
    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 Y4 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 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 
    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 Y3 6.5 x 14.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1016-13A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Side portal frame Fig 2
10 Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift and remove straightening bench.    
11 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flanges.    
12 Remove spark protection blankets.    
13 Clean repair area.    
14 Prime repair areas with primer filler. IMPORTANT Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com  
15 Realize seam seal after repair work.   AR97.10-P-4000LWO
16 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces. IMPORTANT Use only paints approved by Daimler AG: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com  
17 Supplement cavity preservation.   AR97.20-P-1500LWO
18 Reinstall detachable parts in area of repair point.    
Fig 2: Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)
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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-1016-13A Blind rivet Y3 6.5 x 14.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) A 004 990 17 97
BR00.45-Z-1032-13A Blind rivet Y4 6.4 M6 (clamping range 5.82 mm to 7.82 mm, draw-off strength min. 16 kN) A 003 990 81 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-1056-07A 1K-zinc dust paint A 000 986 28 00
BR00.45-Z-1162-02A Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body A 012 989 17 71