Remove/install side roof frame

AR65.20-P-1200SRC

Remove/install side roof frame

14.05.2019

Model

453.4

1

Upper side roof frame

2

Lower side roof frame

 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

 Danger

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Topical note

General information on body repair

AH60.00-N-0001-01A

General information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels.

AH60.00-P-0024-01N

General information on MB materials

AH98.00-P-9409-03A



Remove

1

Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired

2

Cover all detachable parts remaining on vehicle with spark protection blankets

3

Remove A-pillar outer section

AR63.20-P-1102SRC

4

Remove upper side roof frame (1) and lower side roof frame (2)

AR65.20-P-1200-01SRC

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush
Spot weld milling machine
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

5

Prepare upper side roof frame (1) and lower side roof frame (2) for installation

AR65.20-P-1200-02SRC

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A



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

Topical note

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

AH00.00-N-0005-01A

General information on riveting

AH60.00-P-0003-01N

6

Install upper side roof frame (1) and lower side roof frame (2)

AR65.20-P-1200-03SRC



000 588 01 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0021K

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush
Blind rivet tool
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

Blind rivet 6.512.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)

*BR00.45-Z-1012-13A

7

Install A-pillar outer section

AR63.20-P-1102SRC

8

Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange with round wire brush

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush

9

Remove spark protection blankets

10

Clean repair area

 Commercially available devices/tools
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

11

Prime repair area using primer filler

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02MCC

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

12

Seal seam following repairs

AR97.10-P-4000SR

 Supplement standard seals with sealant.

13

Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02MCC

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

14

Add cavity preserving agent

AR97.20-P-1500SR

15

Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

A 000 986 34 42

BR00.45-Z-1012-13A

Blind rivet 6.512.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN)

A 004 990 16 97