Completely replace inner C-pillar side wall

AR63.10-P-0700SC

Completely replace inner C-pillar side wall

18.11.11



Removing

 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

 Danger!

Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling vapors or swallowing adhesive. Risk of injury caused by adhesive coming into contact with skin and eyes

Wear respiratory protection, protective gloves and safety glasses. Pour adhesive into suitable and appropriately marked containers only.

AS00.00-Z-0016-01A

 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



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

AH00.00-N-0005-01A



General information on body repair

AH60.00-N-0001-01A



Pretreatment of bonding surfaces

AH60.00-P-0008-01SX



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

Failure to observe instructions when straightening/repairing, separating, preparing adhesive points, joining/connecting, resistance spot welding, MIG welding, MIG brazing can lead to considerable damage to ultra-strength steels and their joints.

AH60.00-P-0024-01N



Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A



Notes on various body materials

AH60.00-P-0011-01SX



General information on body connection techniques

AH60.00-P-0015-01SX



General information on MB materials

AH98.00-P-9409-03A

1

Remove detachable parts in repair area and cover all remaining detachable parts remaining in the vehicle using a tarp (fire-resistant)

Weld protection blanket

gotis://K_60-65_23.0

2

Remove rear fender

AR63.50-P-1400SC

3

Set up straightening bench with straightening bracket set and attach vehicle

 Observe setup plans.

Passenger car straightening system (Celette)

gotis://K_60-65_02.0

Straightening systems for passenger cars (Car Bench)

gotis://K_60-65_03.0

4

Remove inner C-pillar (1), outer C-pillar (2), outer rear wheel well (3), side wall reinforcement (4) and strut (5) and prepare mating surfaces on body for installation

 For body repair use familiar tools approved by DaimlerChrysler.

AR63.10-P-0700-01SC

BTR Usibor milling cutter

Drill bits and milling cutters for high-strength steels (USIBOR) and rivets

gotis://K_58.3_13.0

5

Prepare inner C-pillar (1), outer C-pillar (2), outer rear wheel well (3), side wall reinforcement (4) and strut (5) for installation

 For body repair use familiar tools approved by DaimlerChrysler.

AR63.10-P-0700-02SC



Install

6

Check B-pillar

 Check B-pillar for damage, align if necessary.

7

Straighten B-pillar

If the B-pillar is no longer visible due to the depth of the deformation, contact the responsible national center to clarify further procedure.

8

Install side portal frame

 Observe setup plans.

 Side portal frame

*210589172300

 Welding device

*216589002300

 Inspection and welding device

*221589002300

Passenger car straightening system (Celette)

gotis://K_60-65_02.0

Straightening systems for passenger cars (Car Bench)

gotis://K_60-65_03.0

9

Install inner C-pillar (1), outer C-pillar (2), outer rear wheel well (3), side wall reinforcement (4) and strut (5), fit and weld in

 For body repair use familiar tools approved by DaimlerChrysler.
When replacing right C-pillar, observe gap dimension for fuel filler flap.

AR63.10-P-0700-03SC

Adjust gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids

AR60.00-P-0700-01SC

Front door to rear fender

*BE60.00-P-1002-01T

Trunk lid to upper rear fender, trunk lid to taillamp, rear fender to taillamp

*BE60.00-P-1003-01T

Fuel filler flap

*BE60.00-P-1004-01T

Feeler gauge

*129589032100

 Side portal frame

*210589172300

 Welding device

*216589002300

 Inspection and welding device

*221589002300

BTR Usibor drill bit, dia. 6.7 mm

Drill bits and milling cutters for high-strength steels (USIBOR) and rivets

gotis://K_58.3_13.0

Solder materials

MIG MAG gas welder (steel, brazing, aluminum)
gotis://K_60-65_17.1

Blind rivet/punch riveting method
gotis://K_68-80_06.0

Rivet

*BR00.45-Z-1001-13A

Polygrip countersunk-head rivet, 6.414

*BR00.45-Z-1002-13A

Rivet

*BR00.45-Z-1008-13A

Adhesive

*BR00.45-Z-1092-02A



Service Information: brazing materials for MIG brazing

SI60.00-P-0006A



General information on riveting

AH60.00-P-0003-01N

10

Remove side portal frame with inspection and welding device

 Side portal frame

*210589172300

 Welding device

*216589002300

 Inspection and welding device

*221589002300

11

Install rear fender

AR63.50-P-1400SC

12

Loosen vehicle and remove from straightening bench

13

Clean repair areas and prime using primer filler

14

Carry out seam sealing after repairs

 Supplement standard sealants with MB body sealant.

AR97.10-P-4000SX

15

Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces

AR98.00-P-0150SX

16

Apply additional cavity preservation

AR97.20-P-1500SC

17

Remove tarp (fire-resistant) and install all detachable parts in the area of repair point

Number

Designation

Model
216 up to
model year 2011

Model
216 as of
model year 2011

BE60.00-P-1002-01T

Gap dimension

Front door to fender

Dimension "E"

mm

4.0 (0.5)

4.0 (0.5)

Front door to rear fender

Dimension "F"

mm

4.0 (0.5)

4.0 (0.5)

Front fender to A-pillar

Dimension "G"

mm

3.5 (0.5)

3.5 (0.5)

Front fender to headlamp

Dimension "H"

mm

3.5 (0.5)

3.5 (0.5)

See picture

AR60.00-P-0700-01SC

AR60.00-P-0700-01SC

BE60.00-P-1003-01T

Gap dimension

Trunk lid to rear fender, top

Dimension "J"

mm

3.5 (0.8)

3.5 (0.8)

Trunk lid to rear lamp unit

Dimension "K"

mm

3.5 (0.8)

3.5 (0.8)

Trunk lid to bumper

Dimension "L"

mm

5.5 (1.5)

5.5 (1.5)

Rear fender to lamp unit

Dimension "M"

mm

2.5 (0.5)

2.5 (0.5)

See picture

AR60.00-P-0700-01SC

AR60.00-P-0700-01SC

BE60.00-P-1004-01T

Gap dimension

Fuel filler flap

Dimension "O"

mm

3.0 (0.5)

3.0 (0.5)

See picture

AR60.00-P-0700-01SC

AR60.00-P-0700-01SC

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1092-02A

Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive

A 009 989 36 71

BR00.45-Z-1001-13A

Blind rivet 6.414

A 003 990 35 97

BR00.45-Z-1008-13A

Blind rivet, power window at left door 4.8X8

A 003 990 24 97

BR00.45-Z-1002-13A

Polygrip countersunk-head rivet, 6.414

A 003 990 86 97 05