Remove/install D-pillar

AR63.20-P-2000LWX

Remove/install D-pillar

03.12.2019

Model

253.3

1

D-pillar

 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

 Danger

Risk of death when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC)

Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines.

AS00.00-Z-0035-01A

Topical note

General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system

AH00.00-Z-0300-01A

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

Topical note

General information on body repair

AH60.00-N-0001-01A

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

Remove rear fender

AR63.50-P-1401LWX

4

Remove D-pillar (1)



000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun

WS54.00-P-0049B

AR63.20-P-2000-01LWX

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

1K-zinc dust paint

*BR00.45-Z-1056-07A

5

Prepare D-pillar (1)

AR63.20-P-2000-02LWX

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

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

Topical note

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

AH60.00-P-0001-02A

General information on riveting

AH60.00-P-0003-01N

6

Install D-pillar (1)

AR63.20-P-2000-03LWX



000 588 01 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0021K



000 588 02 84 00 Welder

WS60.00-P-0022K

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush
Manual temporary fastener 6.35 mm
Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN)
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

1K-zinc dust paint

*BR00.45-Z-1056-07A

Blind rivet 6.412 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)

*BR00.45-Z-1035-13A

7

Clean welds and sheet metal flanges

 Commercially available devices/tools
Round wire brush

8

Install rear fender

AR63.50-P-1401LWX

9

Install detachable parts in area to be repaired

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1035-13A

Blind rivet 6.412 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)

A 000 991 76 32

BR00.45-Z-1056-07A

1K-zinc dust paint

A 000 986 28 00