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Side Wall Paneling Installation - Ar63.10-S-0110-06EB

Model 447.605 

except code W29 (Window fixed behind) 

Right side of vehicle 

Model 447.605 

with code T19 (Sliding door left) 

except code W29 (Window fixed behind) 

Left side of vehicle 

Model 447.705 

except code W29 (Window fixed behind) 

except code W32 (Rear passenger compartment electric pop-out windows) 

Right side of vehicle 

Model 447.705 

with code T19 (Sliding door left) 

except code W29 (Window fixed behind) 

except code W32 (Rear passenger compartment electric pop-out windows) 

Left side of vehicle 

Model 448.705 

with code T19 (Sliding door left) 

with code ZM0 (Panel van) 

except code W29 (Window fixed behind) 

except code W32 (Rear passenger compartment electric pop-out windows) 

Left side of vehicle 

Model 448.705 

with code ZM0 (Panel van) 

except code W29 (Window fixed behind) 

except code W32 (Rear passenger compartment electric pop-out windows) 

Right side of vehicle 

ADJUST GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 447, 448 except code W64, W65, W68 Model 447, 448 with code W64, W65, W68
BE60.00-Z-1006-01KOJ Adjust gap dimensions Sliding door to roof frame Dimension "FA" mm 4, 5 (±1, 4) 4, 5 (±1, 4)
Sliding door to sidewall Dimension "FB" mm 4 (+1, 2/-0, 8) 4 (+1, 2/-0, 8)
Glass pane in sliding door, all-round Dimension "FC" mm 3 3
For picture, see AR60.00-S-0700-01E AR60.00-S-0700-01E
ADJUST GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 447, 448 except code W64, W65, W68 Model 447, 448 with code W64, W65, W68
BE60.00-Z-1007-01KOJ Adjust gap dimensions Sidewall to liftgate Dimension "GA" mm - 4, 5 (+1, 5/-0, 2)
Sidewall to cover on guide rail of sliding door Dimension "GB" mm 1, 5 (±0, 8) 1, 5 (±0, 8)
Side wall to fuel filler flap Dimension "GC" mm 4, 5 (±1) 4, 5 (±1)
Glass pane in sidewall at front, all-round Dimension "GD" mm 3 3
Side wall to tail lamp Dimension "GE" mm 1, 2 (±0, 5) 1, 2 (±0, 5)
Glass pane in sidewall at rear, all-round Dimension "GF" mm 3 3
For picture, see AR60.00-S-0700-01E AR60.00-S-0700-01E
ADJUST GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 447, 448 except code W64, W65, W68 Model 447, 448 with code W64, W65, W68
BE60.00-Z-1008-01KOJ Adjust gap dimensions Rear window in liftgate, all-round Dimension "HA" mm - 4 (±1)
Folding rear window in liftgate, all-round Dimension "HB" mm - 4 (±1)
Liftgate to taillamp Dimension "HC" mm - 4, 5 (±1)
Liftgate to bumper at side Dimension "HD" mm - 4 (±1)
Liftgate to bumper at bottom Dimension "HE" mm - 6 (±1, 5)
Liftgate to roof frame Dimension "HF" mm - 5, 5 (±1)
For picture, see - AR60.00-S-0700-01E
ADJUST GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 447, 448 except code W64, W65, W68 Model 447, 448 with code W64, W65, W68
BE60.00-Z-1009-01KOJ Adjust gap dimensions Left rear-end door to right rear-end door Dimension "IA" mm 6 (±1) -
Rear-end door to bumper at side Dimension "IB" mm 4, 5 (±1) -
Rear-end door to bumper at bottom Dimension "IC" mm 6 (±1, 5) -
Rear-end door to tail lamp Dimension "ID" mm 6, 4 (±1) -
Rear-end door to cover over taillamp Dimension "IE" mm 6, 4 (±1) -
Rear-end door to roof frame Dimension "IF" mm 7 (±1, 5) -
Rear window in rear-end door, all-round Dimension "IG" mm 4 (±1) -
For picture, see AR60.00-S-0700-01E -
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07469060Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

IMPORTANT The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be accomplished analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

  1. Install side wall paneling (1), rear side wall paneling bottom section (4), sliding door, liftgate or rear-end door, sealing frame and lock striker and fit.
  2. Check gaps using SPECIAL TOOL feeler gauge and adjust.

    Gap dimension "FB"

    Gap dimension "GA"

    Gap dimension "HF"

    Gap dimensions "IA", "IF"

  3. Fix side wall paneling (1) and rear side wall paneling bottom section (4) in place.
  4. Remove sliding door, liftgate or rear-end door, sealing frame and lock striker.
    G16506898Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  5. Drill Ø 7.1 mm rivet holes in side wall paneling (1) at defined punch marks (area B).
  6. Model 447.605/705 except code W65 (Liftgate) except code W68 (Electrically actuated liftgate)

    Drill Ø 7.1 mm rivet holes in side wall paneling (1) at defined punch marks (area A).

  7. Drill Ø 6.5 mm rivet holes in side wall paneling (1) and rear side wall paneling bottom section (4) (area C and C1 ).
  8. Remove side wall paneling (1) and rear side wall paneling bottom section (4).
  9. Deburr rivet holes on both sides.
  10. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.
    G16506899Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  11. Apply sealant to body and lock striker reinforcement (2).
  12. Apply 2-component adhesive to body (areas D and E).

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (areas D and E). Refer to the manufacturer's information for the curing and working times of 2-component adhesive.

    G16506900Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  13. Install side wall paneling (1) and rear side wall paneling bottom section (4) and fit.
  14. Fix side wall paneling (1) and rear side wall paneling bottom section (4) in place.
  15. Side wall paneling (1) and rear side wall paneling bottom section (4) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas F, I up to K).
  16. Drill side wall paneling (1) before inert gas welding (arrow).
  17. Side wall paneling (1) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (areas L and M).
  18. Rivet side wall paneling (1) and rear side wall paneling bottom section (4) with Ø 6, 4x14 blind rivets (areas P and P1 ).
  19. Install blind rivet nuts M5 (areas N1 and N2 ).
  20. Model 447.605/705 except code W65 (Liftgate) except code W68 (Electrically actuated liftgate)

    Install blind rivet nuts M5 (areas O1 up to O3 ).

    G16506901Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  21. Rear side wall paneling bottom section (4) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas Q to T).
  22. Rear side wall paneling bottom section (4) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (area V).
  23. Rear side wall paneling bottom section (4)SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (area U).

    IMPORTANT Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

  24. Side wall paneling (1) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (areas W and X).
  25. Grind inert gas welds and inert gas spot welds down flat.
  26. Clean weld joints.
  27. Restore surfaces on side wall paneling (1) and rear side wall paneling bottom section (4) and smooth.
  28. Remove shavings and drill chips.
G16506902Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA