Replace front reinforcement

AR62.30-P-1400V

Replace front reinforcement

2.11.11



Removing

 Danger!

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 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

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General information on body repair

All models

AH60.00-N-0001-01A



Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work

All models

AH00.00-N-0005-01A



Notes on paintwork repairs

Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240, 414, 463, 639

AH98.00-P-9408-02A



General information on MB materials

Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240, 414, 463, 639

AH98.00-P-9409-03A

1

Remove front bumper

AR88.20-P-2000V

2

Remove front lamp unit

When removing left and right front lamp unit.

AR82.10-P-4730V

3

Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired

4

Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle

Tarp (fire-resistant)

5

Remove front reinforcement (1)

AR62.30-P-1400-01V

 Spot weld cutter

*201589005100

Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm.

Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

Grinding disc, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13.250 rpm)

Drill
gotis://K_58.1_04.0

Straight grinder
gotis://K_58.0_03.0

Angle grinder
gotis://K_58.1_07.0

Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
gotis://P_00.12_06.0

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding.

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

6

Prepare front reinforcement (1)

AR62.30-P-1400-04V

Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

Drill
gotis://K_58.1_04.0

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding.

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A



Install

7

Lower front suspension strut

See: 

Remove front suspension strut.

Model 171.442/454/456/473

AR32.25-P-1017V

8

Install welding device

AR62.20-P-1286-05V

9

Install front reinforcement (1)

AR62.30-P-1400-03V



General information on riveting

Model 168, 171, 203, 209, 211, 215, 230, 240, 414, 639

AH60.00-P-0003-01N

 Welding device

*171589012300

 Welding device

*171589022300

Electrode miller

Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

Clamping pliers.

Hand riveter

Blind rivet/punch riveting method
gotis://K_68-80_06.0

Grinding disc, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13.250 rpm)

manual temporary fastener, dia. 6.4 mm, clamping area 0 to 15 mm, identification color silver

MIG MAG gas welder (steel, brazing, aluminum)
gotis://K_60-65_17.1

Inverter spot welder
gotis://K_60-65_16.0

Drill
gotis://K_58.1_04.0

Straight grinder
gotis://K_58.0_03.0

Angle grinder
gotis://K_58.1_07.0

Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
gotis://P_00.12_06.0

Polygrip flat/round head rivet, 6.414

*BR00.45-Z-1001-13A

Primer spray can with repair set

*BR00.45-Z-1018-07A

10

Remove welding device

11

Install lowered front suspension strut

See: 

Install front suspension strut

Model 171.442/454/456/473

AR32.25-P-1017V

12

Clean weld joints and metal flanges with wire brush

Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

Drill
gotis://K_58.1_04.0

13

Clean repair area

14

Prime repair area with primer filler

15

Carry out seam sealing after repairs

 Supplement standard seals with

Supply MB body sealant

AR97.10-P-4000V

Sealant

*BR00.45-Z-1003-01A

16

Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces

17

Apply additional cavity preservation

AR97.20-P-1500V



Notes on cavity preservation

Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 170, 171, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240, 463, 639, 671, 690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905

Model WD1, WD2, WD3, WD6, WD7, XD1, XD2, XD3, XD4, XD5, XD6, XD7, YD1, YD2, YD3, YD4, YD5, YD6, YD7

AH97.20-P-0001-01B

Cavity preservation gun Sata HRS no. 11072

Combination pressure spray gun (corrosion protection)
gotis://K_91-97_01.0

MB cavity preservation wax, 1 liter

*BR00.45-Z-1003-05A

18

Remove tarp

19

Install front bumper

AR88.20-P-2000V

20

Install front lamp unit

When removing left and right front lamp unit.

AR82.10-P-4730V

21

Install all removed detachable parts

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1003-01A

White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20

A 001 989 63 20

BR00.45-Z-1003-05A

Cavity sealant, solvent-free (1 l container)

A 000 986 72 70 05

BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

A 000 986 34 42

BR00.45-Z-1018-07A

Primer spray can with repair kit

A 000 986 32 50

BR00.45-Z-1001-13A

Blind rivet 6.414

A 003 990 35 97