Replacing complete B-pillar

AR63.20-D-1350A

Replacing complete B-pillar

19.5.98



Removing



General notes on body repair

All models



The repair instructions apply analogously for the left side of the vehicle

1

Disconnect ground cable of battery

2

Remove latch striker (6)

3

Remove reflector (4)

Remove screws (5) and remove reflector (4) and shim (3).

4

Remove seat belt

5.1

Remove partition lining

Vehicles with partition wall

6.1

Remove seal to cargo area sliding door (14)

Except vehicles with CODE (T93), omission of cargo area sliding door

7

Remove entrance paneling

8

Remove B-pillar trim panel

9.1

Loosen sliding door guide rail (13)

Except vehicles with CODE (T93), omission of cargo area sliding door

 Remove screws (11) and loosen
screws (12).

10.1

Remove sidewall paneling

Vehicles with CODE (T93), omission of cargo area sliding door

AR63.10-D-0110A

11.1

Remove lateral longitudinal member at front

Vehicles with CODE (T93), omission of cargo area sliding door

AR63.30-D-0815A

12

Remove detachable body components near repair work

13

Cover all attached parts remaining in area to be repaired

Tarpaulin (fire-proof)

*WH58.30-Z-1001-40A

14

Remove reinforcing part on roof bow

AR65.10-D-5750-04A

Spot weld cutter

*201589005100

Drill (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1001-03A

Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1002-03A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

Bore welding spots

AR64.20-D-0002A

15

Separate B pillar (1)

Models 667.35, 668.35, 670.35 /45 except CODE (T93) omission of cargo area sliding door

AR63.20-D-1350-05AA

Models 667.35, 668.35, 670.35 /45 with CODE (T93) omission of cargo area sliding door

AR63.20-D-1350-05AB

Spot weld cutter

*201589005100

 Spot weld loosening tool Vario Drill
WS 91

*WH58.30-Z-1006-01A

Drill (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1001-03A

Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1002-03A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

16

Align connecting plates, grind down and coat with zinc dust paint

Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded

17

Prepare B pillar (1) for installation

AR63.20-D-1350-07A

 Hole punch,  6 mm

*WH58.30-Z-1001-02A

Spot welder

*WE58.40-Z-1002-02A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded

18

Fit B pillar (1), align and secure with clamping pliers

 Observe gap measurements. Refer to 

Adjust front door

AR72.10-D-0550A

Adjust sliding door

AR72.16-D-1023C



Installing

Danger!

The high voltage used for arc welding presents a lethal hazard. Danger of explosion from welding near highly combustible materials. Danger of injuries from welding splash and UV light during welding. Danger of poisoning through inhaling welding vapors

Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and facemask. Remove highly combustible materials from the danger zone. Use evacuation system.

AS00.00-Z-0007-01A

19

Install B pillar (1) and weld in position

Models 667.35, 668.35, 670.35 /45 except CODE (T93) omission of cargo area sliding door

AR63.20-D-1350-06AA

Models 667.35, 668.35, 670.35 /45 with CODE (T93) omission of cargo area sliding door

AR63.20-D-1350-06AB

 Clamping pliers

*WH58.30-Z-1003-02A

Inert gas welding unit

*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

20

Install reinforcing part on roof bow

AR65.10-D-5750-05A

Inert gas welding unit

*WE58.40-Z-1001-02A

21

Install front side longitudinal member

AR63.30-D-0815A

22.1

Install front sidewall paneling

Vehicles with CODE (T93), omission of cargo area sliding door

AR63.10-D-0110A

23

Grind off protruding welding material

Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1002-03A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

24

Vacuum cavities

 Metal chips and/or metallic grinding dust in cavities can cause corrosion.

Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

*WE58.40-Z-1005-03A

25

Clean areas repaired and prime with MB primer/filler

26

Supplement standard seals with MB body sealant

MB body sealant for sealing seams (suitable for painting)

27

Supplement standard underfloor protection with MB permanent underfloor protection agent

28

Paint area repaired and adjacent surfaces

29

Supplement hollow cavity preservation

30.1

Secure top sliding door guide rail (13)

Except vehicles with CODE (T93), omission of cargo area sliding door

 Fit screws (11) and tighten screws (12).

31

Install B pillar trim panel

32

Install entrance paneling

33.1

Install seal to cargo area sliding door (18)

Except vehicles with CODE (T93), omission of cargo area sliding door

34.1

Install partition lining

Vehicles with partition wall

35

Install seat belt

36

Install reflector (4)

Position shim (3) on B pillar (1) and secure reflector (4) with screws (5).

37

Install latch striker (6)

38

Reinstall all previously removed mounted parts

39

Adjust front door

AR72.10-D-0550A

40.1

Adjust sliding door

Models 667.35, 668.35, 670.35 /45 except CODE (T93) omission of cargo area sliding door

AR72.16-D-1023C

41

Reconnect ground lead to battery

Number

Designation

WH58.30-Z-1006-01A

Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool

WH58.30-Z-1001-02A

Hole punching pliers, dia. 6 mm.

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