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Replace tapping plate on front axle carrier console - AR62.20-P-1315MCC

MODEL 451.3/4 

Shown on model 451.4 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Carrier Tapping Plate
G10978684Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Removing     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage used for electric welding. Risk of explosion  caused by welding in the area of highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury  caused by welding splatter and UV light while welding. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling welding fumes. Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extractor system. AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
DANGER 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
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work   AH00.00-P-0005-01FF
NOTES Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and ETR units   AH91.00-P-0002-01SM
IMPORTANT Notes on replacing body parts   AH60.00-P-0027-01FF
IMPORTANT General information on body repair   AH60.00-P-0001-01FF
IMPORTANT The following workshop equipment and tools are required for repair: Round wire brush
 
Carbide cutter
 
Grinding disk
Cartridge gun
 
Drill
 
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
 
Vise grip pliers
 
MIG-MAG inert gas welder (steel, brazing, aluminum)
 
Welding protective blanket
 
 
1 Remove detachable parts in the repair area    
2 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle (area to be repaired) NOTES Use fireproof tarp to prevent damage from flying sparks.  
3 Pry out sheet metal lugs (arrows) on front axle carrier tapping plate (1)    
4 Expose spot welds on front axle carrier tapping plate (1) and cut out (area A)    
5 Remove damaged front axle carrier tapping plate (1)    
6 Grind mating surfaces on front axle carrier tapping plate (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.    
7 Grind front axle carrier tapping plate (1) down to bare metal in shaded areas    
INSTALLING Install     
8 Fit front axle carrier tapping plate (1) and fasten with vise grip pliers IMPORTANT When fitting, observe correct distances.  
9 Front axle carrier tapping plate (1) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (area B)    
10 Level spot welds on front axle carrier tapping plate (1) if required    
11 Clean area to be repaired with wire brush and then prime    
12 Supplement standard seals with body sealant Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
13 Paint repair area adjacent surfaces    
IMPORTANT Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02MCC
14 Apply additional cavity preservation   AR97.20-P-1500FF
    Teroson protective wax
Art. no.: 122.73Q
*BR00.45-Z-1008-05A 
15 Reinstall all detachable parts removed    
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-1008-05A Teroson protective wax
Art. no.: 122.73Q
Henkel Loctite