D-Pillar Removal And Installation - Ar63.20-P-2000ME

Model 167 

Shown on model 167.1 on left side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Outer D-Pillar And Beltline Reinforcement Component Locations (Model 167)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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 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 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
	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
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	General information on body repair		AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
	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	Remove rear fender.	Model 167.1	AR63.50-P-1401ME
		Model 167.9	AR63.50-P-1401MEX
		Model 167.3	AR63.50-P-1401MEC
4	Remove beltline reinforcement (1) and outer D-pillar (2)	Model 167.1	AR63.20-P-2000-01ME
		Model 167.9	AR63.20-P-2000-01MEX
		Model 167.3	AR63.20-P-2000-01MEC
		1K-zinc dust paint	*BR00.45-Z-1056-07A
	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
Notice	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
5	Prepare beltline reinforcement (1) and outer D pillar (2).	Model 167.1	AR63.20-P-2000-02ME
		Model 167.9	AR63.20-P-2000-02MEX
		Model 167.3	AR63.20-P-2000-02MEC
		1K-zinc dust paint	*BR00.45-Z-1056-07A
6	Install beltline reinforcement (1) and outer D-pillar (2).	Model 167.1	AR63.20-P-2000-03ME
		Model 167.9	AR63.20-P-2000-03MEX
		Model 167.3	AR63.20-P-2000-03MEC
		Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	*BR00.45-Z-1162-02A
		1K-zinc dust paint	*BR00.45-Z-1056-07A
		Blind rivet Y1 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1035-13A
		Blind rivet Y2 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mn to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)	*BR00.45-Z-1012-13A
7	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange.
8	Install rear fender.	Model 167.1	AR63.50-P-1401ME
		Model 167.9	AR63.50-P-1401MEX
		Model 167.3	AR63.50-P-1401MEC
9	Remove spark protection blankets.
10	Reinstall detachable parts in area of repair point.