Remove/install rear wall

AR64.10-S-5746P

Remove/install rear wall

04.07.2017

Model

470, 471

1

Rear panel

 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

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

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Remove

1

Remove all detachable parts in area to be repaired

2

Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with fire-resistant welding protection blanket

 Commercially available devices/tools
Welding protection blanket

3

Separate rear wall (1)

AR64.10-S-5746-01P



000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun

WS54.00-P-0049B

 Commercially available devices/tools
Spot weld milling machine
Straight grinder
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

4

Prepare rear wall (1) for installation

AR64.10-S-5746-02P

 Commercially available devices/tools
Hand drill
Hole punching pliers
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner



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

5

Install rear wall (1)

AR64.10-S-5746-03P

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

 Commercially available devices/tools
Clamping pliers (Standard)
Rotary wire brush
Angular grinder
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

6

Clean weld joints and sheet metal flanges with rotary wire brush

 Commercially available devices/tools
Rotary wire brush

7

Remove welding protection blankets

 Commercially available devices/tools
Welding protection blanket

8

Clean repair areas

 Commercially available devices/tools
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

 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

9

Prime repair area with primer filler

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

10

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

11

Paint repair area adjacent surfaces

 Use only paints approved by Daimler AG, see:
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

12

Add cavity preserving agent

AR97.20-S-1500P

13

Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired