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Install C-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-0500-03LWO

Model 238 

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-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

IMPORTANT The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed in a similar manner on the right side of the vehicle in the event of damage.

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  1. Install C-pillar (1), fit, and fix in place.
  2. Drill rivet holes in C-pillar (1) with Ø 6.7 mm bit (areas A1 , A2 and A4 ).

    IMPORTANT Drill rivet holes from inside through present holes in body (area A1).

    IMPORTANT Drill rivet holes from bottom through present holes in body (area A2 ).

  3. Drill rivet holes in C-pillar (1) with Ø 6.7 mm bit and countersink (areas A3 ).
  4. Remove C-pillar (1).
  5. Drill rivet holes in C-pillar (1) and deburr on body on both sides.
  6. Remove drill chips.
  7. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

    NOTES Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (areas A3 and A4 ).

    Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

  8. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in cross-hatched areas.

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

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  9. Clean contact surfaces of foam part (2) on C-pillar (1), apply sealant and insert foam part (2).
  10. Apply sealant to foam part (2) of C-pillar (1) in crosshatched area.
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    G15466649Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  11. Install C-pillar (1) and fix in place.
  12. Rivet C-pillar (1) with rivet Ø 6.4x12 (area B3 ).

    IMPORTANT Clamping range 1.50 mm

  13. Rivet C-pillar (1) with Ø 6.5x12.5 rivet (areas B1 , B2 and B4 ).

    IMPORTANT Clamping range 2.72 mm to 3.31 mm

  14. Rivet C-pillar (1) with countersunk-heat rivet Ø 6.4x14 (areas B5 ).

    IMPORTANT Clamping range 3.00 mm

  15. C-pillar (1) NOT SPECIFIED (areas C).
  16. C-pillar (1) SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (area D).

    IMPORTANT Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow welding areas to cool down in between. This reduces heat distortion.

  17. Grind inert gas welds on C-pillar (1) down flat (area D).
  18. Clean weld joints that are no longer accessible after rear fender is installed, and coat with zinc dust paint.
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