Remove/install side dropside

AR60.30-S-0040P

Remove/install side dropside

02.02.2018

Model

470, 471

Shown on left side of vehicle

1

Side dropside

 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

 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

Topical note

Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle

AH00.60-N-0100-01P

Topical note

General information on body repair

AH60.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A

General information on MB materials

AH98.00-P-9409-03A



Remove

1

Remove all detachable parts in area to be repaired

2

Remove platform

Model 470 with engine 200

AR60.30-S-0001P

Model 470, 471 with engine 699

AR60.30-S-0001PA

3

Cover all detachable parts remaining in the platform with welding protection blankets

 Commercially available devices/tools
Welding protection blanket

4

Set up straightening bench and straightening tool set



000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system

WS60.00-P-0023K

5

Place platform on straightening bench and fasten



000 588 01 80 00 Swivel arm column-type lift

WS00.00-P-0041B

6

Remove side dropside (1)

AR60.30-S-0040-01P

 Commercially available devices/tools
Spot weld milling machine
Straight grinder
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

7

Prepare side dropside (1) for installation

AR60.30-S-0040-02P

 Commercially available devices/tools
Hand drill
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner



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

8

Install side dropside (1) and weld in

AR60.30-S-0040-03P

Topical note

Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work

AH60.00-P-0001-02A



000 588 02 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0022K

 Commercially available devices/tools
Clamping pliers (Standard)
Angular grinder
Rotary wire brush
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

 Bolt, dropside at front to dropside at side

*BA60.30-N-1032-01P

 Bolt, bracket to dropside at side

*BA60.30-N-1033-01P

 Bolt, cross member in center to dropside at side

*BA60.30-N-1034-01P

 Nut, cross member at front to dropside at side

*BA60.30-N-1035-01P

 Bolt, cross member at outer rear to dropside at side

*BA60.30-N-1036-01P

 Bolt, cross member at inner rear to dropside at side

*BA60.30-N-1037-01P

 Bolt, dropside at side to cross member at rear

*BA60.30-N-1038-01P

1K-zinc dust paint

*BR00.45-Z-1056-07A

9

Release platform from straightening bench, lift, and remove straightening bench

10

Clean weld joints and sheet metal flanges with rotary wire brush

 Commercially available devices/tools
Rotary wire brush

11

Remove welding protection blankets

 Commercially available devices/tools
Welding protection blanket

12

Clean repair areas

 Commercially available devices/tools
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

 Danger

Risk of explosion caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling paint vapors.

No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.

AS98.00-Z-0002-01A

13

Prime repair area with primer filler

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

14

Seal seam following repairs

AR97.10-S-4000P

 Supplement standard seals with sealant.

 Danger

Risk of explosion caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling paint vapors.

No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.

AS98.00-Z-0002-01A

15

Paint repair area adjacent surfaces

 Only use paints approved by Daimler AG: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com

 Danger

Risk of explosion and poisoning caused by solvent vapors and gasses. Risk of injury to skin and eyes when working with anticorrosion agents

Never spray corrosion protection on flames or hot, glowing objects and keep them well away from all potential sources of ignition. Use them only in well-ventilated rooms; wear respiratory protection.

AS97.00-Z-0001-01A

16

Add cavity preserving agent

AR97.20-S-1500P

17

Install platform

Model 470 with engine 200

AR60.30-S-0001P

Model 470, 471 with engine 699

AR60.30-S-0001PA

18

Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired

 Platform

Number

Designation

Model 470, 471

BA60.30-N-1032-01P

Bolt, dropside at front to dropside at side

Nm

17

 Platform

Number

Designation

Model 470, 471

BA60.30-N-1033-01P

Bolt, bracket to dropside at side

Nm

4

 Platform

Number

Designation

Model 470, 471

BA60.30-N-1034-01P

Bolt, cross member in center to dropside at side

Nm

8

 Platform

Number

Designation

Model 470, 471

BA60.30-N-1035-01P

Nut, cross member at front to dropside at side

Nm

21

 Platform

Number

Designation

Model 470, 471

BA60.30-N-1036-01P

Bolt, cross member at outer rear to dropside at side

Nm

22

 Platform

Number

Designation

Model 470, 471

BA60.30-N-1037-01P

Bolt, cross member at inner rear to dropside at side

Nm

8

 Platform

Number

Designation

Model 470, 471

BA60.30-N-1038-01P

Bolt, dropside at side to cross member at rear

Nm

4

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1056-07A

1K-zinc dust paint

A 000 986 28 00