Remove/install A-pillar outer section - AR63.20-P-1102EW

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MODEL 212, 218

Shown on model 212

Fig 1: A-Pillar Outer Section Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212

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	Removing
	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
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by 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
	General information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels.	Failure to observe instructions when straightening/repairing, separating, preparing adhesive points, joining/connecting, resistance spot welding, MIG welding, MIG brazing can lead to considerable damage to ultra-strength steels and their joints.	AH60.00-P-0024-01N
	Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work		AH60.00-P-0001-02A
	General information on body repair		AH60.00-N-0001-01A
1	Prepare all workshop equipment and commercially available tools required for repair
2	Remove all detachable parts in area to be repaired
3	Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with fire-resistant welding protection blanket	Welding protective blanket
4	Equip straightening bench with module members, cross members and straightening tool set.	Observe setup plans provided. Passenger car straightening system (Celette) Passenger car straightening system (Car Bench)
5	Place vehicle on straightening bench lift and fasten	Two-post lifting platform, 2.5 - 3.5 t electrohydraulic
6	Set up side portal frame with portal straightening set	Observe setup plans provided.
6	Set up side portal frame with portal straightening set	Side portal frame Passenger car straightening system (Celette) Passenger car straightening system (Car Bench)	Figure
7	Check/straighten installation position of A-pillar
8	Remove side portal frame with portal straightening set
9	Cut off upper front longitudinal member		AR62.20-P-1286-01EW
		Weld-spot milling machine Hot-air gun
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
10	Remove A-pillar outer section (1) with A-pillar reinforcement (2).		AR63.20-P-1102-01EW
		Body jig saw Hot-air gun Weld-spot milling machine Round wire brush VHM Usibor milling cutter Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
11	Prepare upper front longitudinal member		AR62.20-P-1286-02EW
11	Prepare upper front longitudinal member	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
12	Prepare A-pillar outer section (1) with A-pillar reinforcement (2) for installation		AR63.20-P-1102-02EW
		Body jig saw BTR Usibor drill bit Hot-air gun Round wire brush
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
	Install
13	Set up side portal frame with portal straightening set	Observe setup plans provided.
13	Set up side portal frame with portal straightening set	Side portal frame Passenger car straightening system (Celette) Passenger car straightening systems (Car Bench)	Figure
	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
14	Install A-pillar outer section (1) with A-pillar reinforcement (2).	Install upper front longitudinal member after install A-pillar reinforcement (2).	AR63.20-P-1102-03EW
		Install upper front longitudinal member	AR62.20-P-1286-03EW
		Side portal frame	Figure
		Passenger car straightening system (Celette) Passenger car straightening system (Car Bench) Drill bits and milling cutters for high-strength steels (USIBOR) Multifunction device (spot welding) MIG-MAG inert gas welder Pneumatic/hydraulic blind rivet tool Vice grip pliers (standard)
		Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive	*BR00.45-Z-1092-02A
		Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
		Polygrip countersunk-head rivet, 6.4X14	*BR00.45-Z-1002-13A
		Blind rivet 6.5X12.5	*BR00.45-Z-1012-13A
	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
	General information on riveting		AH60.00-P-0003-01N
15	Remove side portal frame with portal straightening set
16	Remove vehicle from straightening bench, lift vehicle and remove straightening bench	Two-column lift 3.0 - -3.5 t electromechanical Two-post lifting platform, 2.5 - 3.5 t electrohydraulic
17	Clean weld joints and sheet metal flanges with rotary wire brush	Round wire brush
18	Remove welding protection blankets	On all covered parts remaining in vehicle.
19	Clean repair area	Wet and 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 skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.	AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
20	Prime repair area with primer filler	Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG.
21	Carry out seam sealing after repairs	Model 212	AR97.10-P-4000EW
		Model 218	AR97.10-P-4000EL
		Supplement standard seam seal.
	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 skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.	AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
22	Paint repair area adjacent surfaces	Use only paints approved by Daimler AG.
23	Apply additional cavity preservation	Model 212.2
		Model 212.0/1	AR97.20-P-1500EW
		Model 218	AR97.20-P-1500EL
24	Install all removed detachable parts

Fig 2: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A	Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive	A 009 989 36 71
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1002-13A	Polygrip countersunk-head rivet, 6.4X14	A 003 990 86 97 05
BR00.45-Z-1012-13A	Blind rivet 6.5X12.5	A 004 990 16 97