Removing, installing paneling of C-pillar

AR63.20-D-0098TSB

Removing, installing paneling of C-pillar

13.08.2018

Model

907.2

Shown on model 907.2, left side of vehicle

1

C-pillar paneling

 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

General information on body repair

AH60.00-N-0001-01A



Remove

1

Remove all detachable parts in area of repair point.

2

Cover detachable parts that remain in vehicle with welding protection blankets.

 Commercially available devices/tools
Welding protection blanket

3

Set up straightening bench with crossbars and straightening tool set.



000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system

WS60.00-P-0023K

4

Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten.



000 588 09 80 00 Swivel arm column-type lift

WS00.00-N-0045B

5

Cut off C-pillar paneling (1).

AR63.20-D-0098-02TSB



000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun

WS54.00-P-0049B

 Commercially available devices/tools
Body power jigsaw
Rotary wire brush
Spot weld milling machine
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

1K-zinc dust paint

*BR00.45-Z-1056-07A

6

Prepare C-pillar paneling (1).

AR63.20-D-0098-01TSB

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

1K-zinc dust paint

*BR00.45-Z-1056-07A



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

7

Install C-pillar paneling (1) and weld in.

AR63.20-D-0098-04TSB

Topical note

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

AH00.00-N-0005-01A



000 588 01 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0021K



000 588 02 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0022K

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

Black seam seal 300 ml

*BR00.45-Z-1107-01A

 Side portal frame

*210589172300

8

Release vehicle from straightening bench, lift and remove straightening bench.



000 588 09 80 00 Swivel arm column-type lift

WS00.00-N-0045B

9

Clean weld joints and sheet metal flanges with rotary wire brush.

 Commercially available devices/tools
Rotary wire brush

10

Remove welding protection blankets.

 Commercially available devices/tools
Welding protection blanket

11

Clean repair area.

 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

12

Prime repair area with a primer filler.

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A

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

13

Seal seam after repair.

AR97.10-D-4000TS

 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

14

Paint repair area and adjacent surfaces.

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A

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

15

Supplement cavity preservation

AR97.20-D-1500TS

16

Install detachable parts in area of repair point.

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1056-07A

1K-zinc dust paint

A 000 986 28 00

BR00.45-Z-1107-01A

Black seam seal 300 ml

A 005 989 63 20