Partially replace front cross member

AR62.30-P-1350W

Partially replace front cross member

9.12.10



Removing

 Danger!

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 high voltage used for electric welding. Risk of explosion caused by welding in the area of highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury caused by welding splatter and UV light while welding. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling welding fumes.

Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extractor system.

AS00.00-Z-0007-01A



General information on body repair

AH60.00-N-0001-01A



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

AH60.00-P-0001-02A

1

Remove all detachable parts in area to be repaired

2

Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with fire-resistant welding protection blanket

Welding protective blanket

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3

Partially replace front cross member (1)

AR62.30-P-1350-04W

Body jig saw

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Weld-spot milling machine

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Round wire brush

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Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

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4

Partially prepare front cross member (1)

AR62.30-P-1350-05W

Body jig saw

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Round wire brush

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

Install

5

Install welding device

On vehicles with removed suspension strut

AR62.20-P-1286-05V

On vehicles with installed suspension strut

AR62.20-P-1286-05W

 Welding device

*172589002300

6

Partially install front cross member (1)

AR62.30-P-1350-06W

MIG-MAG inert gas welder

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Vice grip pliers (standard)

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Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

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Round wire brush

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7

Remove welding device

On vehicles with removed suspension strut

AR62.20-P-1286-05V

On vehicles with installed suspension strut

AR62.20-P-1286-05W



*BA32.25-P-1003-01N

8

Remove welding protection blankets

9

Clean repair area

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

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 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 skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.

AS98.00-Z-0002-01A

10

Prime repair area with primer filler

 Use only primer fillers approved by

Daimler AG: 

See

http://portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com

11

Carry out seam sealing after repairs

 Supplement standard sealants with MB body sealant.

AR97.10-P-4000W

 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 skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.

AS98.00-Z-0002-01A

12

Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces

 Use only paints approved by Daimler AG.

See

http://portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com

13

Apply additional cavity preservation

AR97.20-P-1500W

14

Install all removed detachable parts

Number

Designation

Model
172

BA32.25-P-1003-01N

Suspension strut to body

Nm

65