Partially remove/install A-pillar

AR63.20-S-1107P

Partially remove/install A-pillar

22.11.2019

Model

470, 471

Shown on left side of vehicle

1

A-pillar outer section

2

A-pillar reinforcement

3

Mounting support for engine hood hinge

 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

Topical note

Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle

AH00.60-N-0100-01P

Topical note

General information on body repair

AH60.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A

General information on MB materials

AH98.00-P-9409-03A



Remove

1

Remove all detachable parts in area to be repaired

2

Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with welding protection blankets

 Commercially available devices/tools
Welding protection blanket

3

Set up straightening bench and straightening tool set



000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system

WS60.00-P-0023K

4

Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten



000 588 01 80 00 Swivel arm vehicle lift

WS00.00-P-0041B

5

Remove mounting support for hood hinge (3)

AR62.20-S-1289P

6

Cut off A-pillar outer section (1) and A-pillar reinforcement (2)

AR63.20-S-1107-01P



000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun

WS54.00-P-0049B

 Commercially available devices/tools
Body power jigsaw
Angle grinder
Spot weld milling machine
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

 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

7

Prepare A-pillar outer section (1) and A-pillar reinforcement (2) for installation

AR63.20-S-1107-02P

Topical note

Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work

AH60.00-P-0001-02A



000 588 02 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0022K



000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun

WS54.00-P-0049B

 Commercially available devices/tools
Body power jigsaw
Hand drill
Hole punching pliers
Angle grinder
Spot weld milling machine
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

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

8

Weld in A-pillar outer section (1) and A-pillar reinforcement (2)

AR63.20-S-1107-03P

Topical note

Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work

AH60.00-P-0001-02A

Topical note

Pretreatment of bonding surfaces

AH60.00-P-0008-01SX



000 588 01 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0021K



000 588 02 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0022K

 Commercially available devices/tools
Hand drill
Angle grinder
Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN)
Clamping pliers (Standard)
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

Blind rivet 6.414 (clamping range 1 mm to 8.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 10.8 kN)

*BR00.45-Z-1001-13A

Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body

*BR00.45-Z-1162-02A

White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20

*BR00.45-Z-1003-01A

 Side portal frame

*210589172300

As an alternative to restoring the surfaces



Use basic body filler on body.

Process filler on body

AR60.00-S-0031-01P

Silicone remover Order No. 3295

*BR00.45-Z-1052-04A

Basic body filler

*BR00.45-Z-1057-07A

Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body

*BR00.45-Z-1162-02A

9

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

10

Install mounting support for hood hinge (3)

AR62.20-S-1289P

11

Remove welding protection blankets

 Commercially available devices/tools
Welding protection blanket

 Danger

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

12

Prime repair area with primer filler

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

13

Seal seam following repairs

AR97.10-S-4000P

 Supplement standard seals with sealant.

 Danger

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

14

Paint repair area adjacent surfaces

 Only use paints approved by Daimler AG: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com

 Danger

Risk of explosion and poisoning caused by solvent vapors and gasses. Risk of injury to skin and eyes when working with anticorrosion agents

Never spray corrosion protection on flames or hot, glowing objects and keep them well away from all potential sources of ignition. Use them only in well-ventilated rooms; wear respiratory protection.

AS97.00-Z-0001-01A

15

Add cavity preserving agent

AR97.20-S-1500P

16

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-1001-13A

Blind rivet 6.414 (clamping range 1 mm to 8.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 10.8 kN)

A 003 990 35 97

BR00.45-Z-1003-01A

White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20

A 001 989 63 20

BR00.45-Z-1052-04A

Silicone remover Order No. 3295

Prosol Lacke + Farben GmbH
Schneidmühlweg 12
63741 Aschaffenburg
Germany
Tel. +49 6021 3480-0
Fax +49 6021 3480-40
http://www.prosol-farben.de

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