Remove/install A-pillar outer section

AR63.20-P-1102SRC

Remove/install A-pillar outer section

14.05.2019

Model

453.4

1

A-pillar paneling

3

A-pillar upper outer section

4

Upper front longitudinal member

2

A-pillar outer section

 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

Set up straightening bench with straightening bench crossmembers and straightening tool set



000 588 01 23 00 Body straightening system

WS60.00-P-0023K

4

Place vehicle on straightening bench and fasten

5

Remove upper front longitudinal member (4)

AR62.20-P-1286SR

6

Remove A-pillar paneling (1), A-pillar outer section (2) and A-pillar upper outer section (3)

AR63.20-P-1102-01SRC



000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun

WS54.00-P-0049B

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

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

7

Prepare A-pillar paneling (1), A-pillar outer section (2) and A-pillar upper outer section (3)

AR63.20-P-1102-02SRC

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush
Body power jigsaw
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

8

Install A-pillar paneling (1), A-pillar outer section (2) and A-pillar upper outer section (3)

AR63.20-P-1102-03SRC



000 588 01 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0021K



000 588 02 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0022K

 Some riveted joints in the A-pillar paneling (1) are produced during installation of the upper front longitudinal member (4).

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

Blind rivet with countersunk head 6.414.0 (clamping range 1.5 mm to 3 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)

*BR00.45-Z-1043-13A

Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body

*BR00.45-Z-1162-02A

9

Install upper front longitudinal member (4)

AR62.20-P-1286SR

10

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

11

Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange with round wire brush

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush

12

Remove spark protection blankets

13

Clean repair area

 Commercially available devices/tools
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

14

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

15

Seal seam following repairs

AR97.10-P-4000SR

 Supplement standard seals with sealant.

16

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

17

Add cavity preserving agent

AR97.20-P-1500SR

18

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-1043-13A

Blind rivet with countersunk head 6.414.0 (clamping range 1.5 mm to 3 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)

A 000 991 82 32

BR00.45-Z-1162-02A

Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body

A 012 989 17 71