Removing, installing side wall cord

AR63.10-D-6000A

Removing, installing side wall cord

18.5.98



Removing



General notes on body repair

All models



The repair description applies also for use on the right-hand side of the vehicle

1

Disconnect ground cable of battery

2

Remove side wall paneling

Depending on extent of damage refer to 

Remove side wall paneling

AR63.10-D-0110A

Remove side wall paneling top member

AR63.10-D-0755A

Remove side wall paneling bottom member

AR63.10-D-0745A

3

Remove miscellaneous detachable body components in repair area

4

Cover all detachable body components that remain in the area to be repaired

Tarpaulin (fireproof)

*WH58.30-Z-1001-40A

5

Separate side wall flange (1)

AR63.10-D-6000-01A

Spot weld cutter

*201589005100

 Vario Drill WS 91 spot-weld loosening tool

*WH58.30-Z-1006-01A

Drill (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1001-03A

Bore welding points

AR64.20-D-0002A

6

Straighten connecting plate, grind off and coat with zinc dust paint

 Zinc dust paint that can be spot welded

7

Prepare side wall flange (1) for installation

AR63.10-D-6000-02A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded



Installing

Danger!

The high voltage used for arc welding presents a lethal hazard. Risk of explosion through welding in vicinity of highly flammable materials. Injury hazard from welding spatter and UV light while welding. Risk of poisoning if welding gases are inhaled

Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, eye protection and masks. Remove all highly-flammable material from the danger zone. Use evacuation system.

AS00.00-Z-0007-01A

8

Weld in side wall flange (1)

AR63.10-D-6000-03A

 Clamping pliers

*WH58.30-Z-1003-02A

Inert gas welding equipment

*WE58.40-Z-1001-02A



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

All models

AH00.00-N-0005-01A



General notes on welding

Models 638, 667, 668, 670, 901, 902, 903, 904

AH60.00-N-0005-01A

9

Sand down any residue welding material

Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1002-03A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

10

Install side wall paneling

Depending on extent of damage refer to 

Install side wall paneling

AR63.10-D-0110A

Install side wall paneling top member

AR63.10-D-0755A

Install side wall paneling bottom member

AR63.10-D-0745A

11

Vacuum cavities

 Metal filings or metallic grinding dust in cavities can lead to corrosive damage.

Wet / dry vacuum cleaner

*WE58.40-Z-1005-03A

12

Clean areas repaired and prime with MB priming filler

13

Supplement standard seals with MB body sealant

MB body sealant for sealing seams (suitable for painting)

14

Supplement standard underfloor protection with MB permanent underfloor protection agent

15

Paint area repaired and adjacent surfaces

16

Supplement hollow cavity preservation

17

Reinstall all detachable body components

18

Reconnect ground lead to battery

Number

Designation

WH58.30-Z-1006-01A

Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool

WH58.30-Z-1003-02A

Clamping pliers

WH58.30-Z-1004-20A

Hot-air gun

WH58.30-Z-1001-40A

Tarp (fire-resistant)

WE58.40-Z-1001-02A

Inert gas welder

WE58.40-Z-1002-02A

Spot welder

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A

Drill (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1002-03A

Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1004-03A

Body saw (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1005-03A

Wet/dry vacuum cleaner