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Remove/Install A - Pillar Outer Section - Ar63.20-P-1102SRB

Model 453.3 

G12095924Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
CAUTION 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
  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
  General information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels.   AH60.00-P-0024-01SR
  General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03SM
  General information on body repair   AH60.00-P-0001-01FF
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired    
2 Cover all detachable parts remaining on vehicle with spark protection blankets    
3 Remove side wall paneling   AR63.10-P-0110SR 
4 Separate A-pillar outer section (complete)   AR63.20-P-1102-01SR 
IMPORTANT The A-pillar outer section (complete) consists of the A-pillar outer section (1), longitudinal member outer shell on entry (3), A- pillar outer section reinforcement (4) and A- pillar inner section (5).  
IMPORTANT Commercially available tools
  • Round wire brush
  • Body jig saw
  • Weld-spot milling machine
  • Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
 
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding, replaced by A 000 986 28 00 1K zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
5 Prepare A-pillar outer section (complete) for installation   AR63.20-P-1102-02SR 
IMPORTANT Commercially available tools
  • Round wire brush
  • Body jig saw
  • Blind rivet tool
  • Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
 
Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding, replaced by A 000 986 28 00 1K zinc dust paint *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING 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
  Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work   AH00.00-P-0005-01FF
6 Install A-pillar outer section (entire)   AR63.20-P-1102-03SR 
IMPORTANT Commercially available tools
  • Round wire brush
  • Spot welder

Blind rivet tool
MIG-MAG inert gas welder
 
Blind rivet 6.5 x 12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) *BR00.45-Z-1012-13A 
7 Install side wall paneling   AR63.10-P-0110SR 
8 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange with round wire brush IMPORTANT Commercially available tools
  • Round wire brush
 
9 Remove spark protection blankets    
10 Clean repair area IMPORTANT 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
11 Prime repair area using primer filler
Notes on paintwork repairs
IMPORTANT Use only primer filler approved by Daimler
AG:
http://aftersales.mercedes-benz.com
AH98.00-P-9408-02MCC
12 Seal seam following repairs   AR97.10-P-4000SR
  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
13 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces
Notes on paintwork repairs
IMPORTANT Use only paints approved by Daimler AG:
http://aftersales.mercedes-benz.com
AH98.00-P-9408-02MCC
14 Add cavity preserving agent   AR97.20-P-1500SR
15 Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired    
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding, replaced by A 000 986 28 00 1K zinc dust paint A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1012-13A Blind rivet 6.5 x 12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) A 004 990 16 97