Replace Waistline Reinforcement For Rear Fender - Ar63.50-P-0003LCA

Model 217.4 

Fig 1: Rear Fender Reinforcement Component Location (Model 217.4)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel.	No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers only. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.	AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
	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 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
	General information on MB materials		AH98.00-P-9409-03A
	Remove
1	Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired
2	Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with spark protection blanket
3	Remove rear fender		AR63.50-P-1400LC
4	Separate waistrail reinforcement (1) for rear fender	Commercially available tools Round wire brush Stainless steel round wire brush Body power jigsaw Spot weld milling machine Heat gun Wet/dry vacuum cleaner	AR63.50-P-0003-01LCA
		Primer stick	*BR00.45-Z-1012-07A
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
5	Prepare waistrail reinforcement (1) for rear fender	Commercially available tools Round wire brush	AR63.50-P-0003-02LCA
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
	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
	Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling vapors or swallowing adhesive. Risk of injury  caused by adhesive coming into contact with skin and eyes	Wear respiratory protection, protective gloves and safety glasses. Pour adhesive into suitable and appropriately marked containers only.	AS00.00-Z-0016-01A
Notice	Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work		AH60.00-P-0001-02A
	General notes on welding		AH60.00-P-0005-01N
6	Install waistline reinforcement (1) for rear fender	Commercially available tools: Round wire brush Stainless steel round wire brush Manual temporary fastener, 6.35 mm Spot welder	AR63.50-P-0003-03LCA
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
7	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange with round wire brush	Commercially available tools Round wire brush Stainless steel round wire brush
8	Remove spark protection blankets
9	Clean repair area	Commercially available tools Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
	Risk of explosion  caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling paint vapors.	No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.	AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
10	Prime repair area using primer filler
Notice	Notes on paintwork repairs		AH98.00-P-9408-02A
	General information on operation items and work procedures for painting	Use only primer fillers approved by manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.	AH98.00-P-0003-01A
	Risk of explosion  caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling paint vapors.	No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.	AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
11	Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces
Notice	Notes on paintwork repairs		AH98.00-P-9408-02A
	General information on operation items and work procedures for painting	Only use paints approved by the manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal.	AH98.00-P-0003-01A
12	Install rear fender		AR63.50-P-1400LC
13	Install detachable parts in area to be repaired

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1012-07A	Primer stick	A 000 986 27 50