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Replace B-pillar reinforcement - AR63.20-P-1351MCC

MODEL 451.3 

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Reinforcement
G10978719Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

30.1.09 Information on alternative repair method added (structural bonding eliminated)    
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 spatter 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
NOTES Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01MCC
NOTES General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01MCC
IMPORTANT Notes on replacing body parts   AH60.00-P-0027-01FF
IMPORTANT General information on repairs to body   AH60.00-P-0001-01FF
IMPORTANT The generally required conventional tools are required for body work.    
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 avoid damage from flying sparks.  
3 Partially remove side wall paneling   AR63.10-P-0115MCC 
4 Partially remove side wall reinforcement   AR63.20-P-0862MCC 
5 Remove rear lamp insert   AR64.20-P-1061MCC
6 Separate B-pillar reinforcement (1)   AR63.20-P-1351-01MCC
7 Prepare connecting points on B-pillar reinforcement (1) on body   AR63.20-P-1351-02MCC
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
8 Prepare B-pillar reinforcement (1) for installation   AR63.20-P-1351-03MCC
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
9 Install B-pillar reinforcement (1) IMPORTANT The repair method using bonding described here is not required for reasons of strength and can be eliminated. To ensure corrosion protection, it is necessary to apply a seam sealant. AR63.10-P-0696-05MCC
    Adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A 
10 Install rear lamp insert   AR64.20-P-1061MCC
11 Partially install side wall reinforcement   AR63.20-P-0862MCC 
12 Partially install side wall paneling   AR63.10-P-0115MCC 
13 Clean welds and sheet metal flange with wire brush and clean areas to be repaired    
14 Prime area to be repaired using primer filler    
15 Supply standard seam seals with body sealant   AR97.10-P-4000MCC
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
16 Supplement standard underbody protection with permanent underbody sealant Underfloor protection *BR00.45-Z-1001-05A 
17 Paint area repaired and adjacent surfaces    
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02MCC
18 Apply additional cavity preservation   AR97.20-P-1500FF
    Teroson protective wax *BR00.45-Z-1008-05A 
19 Reinstall all detachable parts removed    
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Sealant, white, 310 ml, DB supply specification 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive A 009 989 36 71
BR00.45-Z-1001-05A Underfloor protection 800 ml A 001 986 46 10
BR00.45-Z-1008-05A Teroson protective wax Henkel Loctite
  Art. no.: 122.73Q
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42