Replace Suspension Strut Tower - Ar62.20-P-1232LW

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Model 205

Model 213

Model 238

Model 253

Model 293

Shown on model 205.0

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	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 .
	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 >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V 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 explosion from aluminum grinding dust, risk of injury to respiratory system from inhaling dust	Wear dust filter mask, safety glasses and protective gloves. Use a suitable, grounded dust extraction system.	AS60.00-Z-0007-01N .
Topical note	General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system		AH00.00-Z-0300-01A .
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A .
Topical note	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A .
Topical note	General information on body repair		AH60.00-N-0001-01A .
Topical note	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		AH60.00-P-0008-01SX .
Topical note	General information on crack diagnosis of aluminum parts		AH60.00-P-0014-01N .
	General information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels.		AH60.00-P-0024-01N .
	Note on working on aluminum components and vehicles		AH60.00-P-0034-01LW .
	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	Partially remove upper front longitudinal member.		AR62.20-P-1287LW .
4	Set up straightening bench with straightening bench crossmembers and straightening set.
	000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system		WS60.00-P-0023K .
5	Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten.
6	Remove strut tower (1).		AR62.20-P-1232-01LW .
	000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun	Commercially available devices/tools Round wire brush Spot weld milling machine Body power jigsaw Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools	WS54.00-P-0049B .
7	Prepare suspension strut tower (1).	Commercially available devices/tools Round wire brush Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools	AR62.20-P-1232-03LW .
	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 .
Topical note	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 .
8	Install suspension strut tower (1).		AR62.20-P-1232-04LW .
	000 588 01 84 00 Welder		WS60.00-P-0021K .
	000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system		WS60.00-P-0023K .
		Commercially available devices/tools Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Manual temporary fastener 6.35 mm Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN) Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools
		Blind rivet 6.5X14.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1016-13A .
		Blind rivet 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1012-13A .
		Blind rivet 6.4 M6 (clamping range 5.82 mm to 7.82 mm, draw-off strength min. 16 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1032-13A .
		Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	*BR00.45-Z-1162-02A .
9	Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift and remove straightening bench.
10	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange.	Commercially available devices/tools Round wire brush Aluminum workplace Aluminum tools
11	Partially install upper front longitudinal member.		AR62.20-P-1287LW .
12	Install detachable parts in the area of the repair point.

SUSPENSION STRUT TOWER REPAIR MATERIALS (Model 205)

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1012-13A	Blind rivet 6.5X12.5 (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 6.5X14.5 (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 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-1162-02A	Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	A 012 989 17 71