Remove/install A-pillar outer section

AR63.20-P-1102LWE

Remove/install A-pillar outer section

05.12.2019

Model

213

Shown on model 213

1

Upper front longitudinal member

4

Bracket

2

Strut

5

A-pillar paneling

3

Reinforcement

6

A-pillar reinforcement

 Danger

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

 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

 Danger

Risk of death when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC)

Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines.

AS00.00-Z-0035-01A

Topical note

General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system

AH00.00-Z-0300-01A

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

Topical note

General information on body repair

AH60.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

Pretreatment of bonding surfaces

AH60.00-P-0008-01SX

General information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels.

AH60.00-P-0024-01N

Notes on acoustic foam and structural foam in the vehicle

AH60.00-P-0039-01LWE

General information on MB materials

AH98.00-P-9409-03A



Remove

1

Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired

2

Cover all detachable parts remaining on vehicle with spark protection blankets

3

Remove upper front longitudinal member (1), strut (2), reinforcement (3) and bracket (4)

AR62.20-P-1286-01LW



000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun

WS54.00-P-0049B

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush
Body power jigsaw
Spot weld milling machine
Torx EPL 12
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

4

Set up straightening bench with straightening bench crossmembers and straightening tool set



000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system

WS60.00-P-0023K

5

Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten

6

Remove A-pillar paneling (5) and A-pillar reinforcement (6)

AR63.20-P-1102-01LWE



000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun

WS54.00-P-0049B

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush
Metal needle template
Body power jigsaw
Spot weld milling machine
Drill bits and milling cutters for high-strength steels
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

7

Prepare A-pillar paneling (5) and A-pillar reinforcement (6)

AR63.20-P-1102-02LWE

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush
Body power jigsaw
Spot weld milling machine

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

8

Prepare upper front longitudinal member (1), strut (2), reinforcement (3) and bracket (4)

AR62.20-P-1286-02LW

 Cuts "A" on upper front longitudinal member (1) and "E" at reinforcement (3) are not required.

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush
Body power jigsaw

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A



Install

 Danger

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

Topical note

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

9

Install welding device

AR62.20-P-1286-05LW

 Adapter kit

*213589002300

 Welding device

*253589002300

10

Install upper front longitudinal member (1), strut (2), reinforcement (3), bracket (4), A-pillar paneling (5) and A-pillar reinforcement (6)

AR63.20-P-1102-03LWE



000 588 01 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0021K



000 588 02 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0022K

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush
Drill bits and milling cutters for high-strength steels
Manual temporary fastener 6.35 mm
Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN)
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20

*BR00.45-Z-1003-01A

Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body

*BR00.45-Z-1162-02A

Blind rivet 6.412 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)

*BR00.45-Z-1035-13A

Blind rivet 6.512.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)

*BR00.45-Z-1012-13A

Blind rivet 6.514.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)

*BR00.45-Z-1016-13A

 Adapter kit

*213589002300

 Welding device

*253589002300

 Side portal frame

*210589172300

As an alternative to restoring surfaces with body solder.



Apply basic body filler.

AR60.00-P-0031-01LWG

Basic body filler

*BR00.45-Z-1057-07A

Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body

*BR00.45-Z-1162-02A

11

Remove welding device

12

Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift vehicle and remove straightening bench

13

Clean welds and sheet metal flanges

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush

14

Remove spark protection blankets

15

Clean repair area

 Commercially available devices/tools
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

16

Prime repair area using primer filler

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A

 Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG:
http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com

17

Seal seam following repairs

AR97.10-P-4000LWE

18

Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A

 Use only paints approved by Daimler AG:
http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com

19

Add cavity preserving agent

AR97.20-P-1500LWE

20

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

A 000 986 34 42

BR00.45-Z-1003-01A

White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20

A 001 989 63 20

BR00.45-Z-1012-13A

Blind rivet 6.512.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)

A 004 990 16 97

BR00.45-Z-1016-13A

Blind rivet 6.514.5 (clamping range 4 mm to 7 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)

A 004 990 17 97

BR00.45-Z-1035-13A

Blind rivet 6.412 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)

A 000 991 76 32

BR00.45-Z-1057-07A

Basic body filler

A 012 989 29 71

BR00.45-Z-1162-02A

Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body

A 012 989 17 71