Removing, installing side rear longitudinal member

AR63.30-D-0865A

Removing, installing side rear longitudinal member

26.5.98



Removing



General notes on body repair

All models



The repair instructions apply analogously for the right side of the vehicle.

1

Disconnect ground cable of battery

2

Remove rear cargo area floor

3

Remove lower part of sidewall paneling

AR63.10-D-0745A

4

Remove detachable body components in the repair area

5

Cover all attached parts remaining in area to be repaired

Tarpaulin (fire-proof)

*WH58.30-Z-1001-40A

6

Remove side front longitudinal member (1)

AR63.30-D-0865-01A

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

Bore welding spots

AR64.20-D-0002A

7

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

Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded

8

Prepare side rear longitudinal member (1) for installation

AR63.30-D-0865-02A

 Hole punch,  6 mm

*WH58.30-Z-1001-02A

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

Body saw (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1004-03A

9

Fit side rear longitudinal member (1), align and secure with clamping pliers



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

10

Install side front longitudinal member (1)

AR63.30-D-0865-03A

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

11

Install lower part of sidewall paneling

AR63.10-D-0745A

12

Grind off protruding welding material

Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1002-03A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

13

Vacuum cavities

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

Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

*WE58.40-Z-1005-03A

14

Clean areas repaired and prime with MB primer/filler

15

Supplement standard seals with MB body sealant

MB body sealant for sealing seams
(suitable for painting)

16

Supplement standard underfloor protection with MB permanent underfloor protection agent

17

Paint area repaired and adjacent surfaces

18

Supplement hollow cavity preservation

19

Install rear cargo area floor

20

Install detachable body components removed

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-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