Removing, installing bottom part of side wall paneling

AR63.10-D-0745A

Removing, installing bottom part of side wall paneling

28.5.98



Removing



General notes on body repair

All models



The repair description also applies for use on the left-hand side of the vehicle

1

Disconnect ground cable of battery

2.1

Remove sliding door

Except vehicles with CODE (T93) deletion of loading-compartment sliding door

AR72.16-D-1260C

3.1

Remove sliding-door guide channel

Except vehicles with CODE (T93) deletion of loading-compartment sliding door

AR72.16-D-7807C

4

Remove side reflector (16)

Remove screws (15) and take off side reflector (16) with underlay (14).

5

Remove rear fender (19)

Danger!

Risk of explosion from ignition, risk of poisoning from inhaling and swallowing fuel, as well as risk of injury from skin and eye contact with fuel.

No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking.
Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

6.1

Remove fuel tank filler neck on side wall paneling

Only when repairing right-hand side wall paneling

AR47.10-D-7541-01A

7.1

Remove cover (12)

Only when repairing right-hand side wall paneling

 Removal: After removing the cover (12) close the tank filler neck with the fuel-tank cap (11).

8

Remove detachable body components in the repair area

9

Cover all detachable body components that remain in the area to be repaired

Tarpaulin (fireproof)

*WH58.30-Z-1001-40A

10

Remove side wall paneling bottom member (13)

AR63.10-D-0745-01A

Spot weld cutter

*201589005100

 Vario Drill WS 91 spot-weld loosening tool

*WH58.30-Z-1006-01A

Drill (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1001-03A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

Body saw (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1004-03A

Hot-air gun

*WH58.30-Z-1004-20A

Bore welding points

AR64.20-D-0002A

11

Prepare connecting points of side wall paneling on body

AR63.10-D-0110-03B

Spot welder

*WE58.40-Z-1002-02A

Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded

12

Prepare side wall paneling bottom member (13) for installation

Except vehicles CODE (T93) deletion of loading-compartment sliding door

AR63.10-D-0745-02AA

Vehicles with CODE (T93) deletion of loading-compartment sliding door

AR63.10-D-0745-02AB

 Hole punch,  6 mm

*WH58.30-Z-1001-02A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

Body saw (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1004-03A

Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded



Installing

Danger!

The high voltage used for arc welding presents a lethal hazard. Risk of explosion through welding in vicinity of highly flammable materials. Injury hazard from welding spatter and UV light while welding. Risk of poisoning if welding gases are inhaled

Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, eye protection and masks. Remove all highly-flammable material from the danger zone. Use evacuation system.

AS00.00-Z-0007-01A

13

Install side wall paneling bottom member (13)

Except vehicles CODE (T93) deletion of loading-compartment sliding door

AR63.10-D-0745-03AA

Vehicles with CODE (T93) deletion of loading-compartment sliding door

AR63.10-D-0745-03AB

Inert gas welding equipment

*WE58.40-Z-1001-02A

Drill (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1001-03A

Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1002-03A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

Body saw (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1004-03A

Zinc dust paint which can be spot welded



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

All models

AH00.00-N-0005-01A



General notes on welding

Models 638, 667, 668, 670, 901, 902, 903, 904

AH60.00-N-0005-01A

14

Sand down any residue welding material

 When grinding off the protruding welding material make sure that the grinding area does not become too strongly heated.

Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1002-03A

Angular grinder (electric/pneumatic)

*WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

15

Vacuum cavities

 Metal filings or metallic grinding dust in cavities can lead to corrosive damage.

Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

*WE58.40-Z-1005-03A

16

Clean areas repaired and prime with MB priming filler

17

Supplement standard seals with MB body sealant

MB body sealant for sealing seams (suitable for painting)

18

Supplement standard underfloor protection with MB permanent underfloor protection agent

19

Glue side wall paneling upper and bottom members (13) together

20

Paint area repaired and adjacent surfaces

21

Glue side wall paneling bottom member (13) and side wall flange together

22

Supplement hollow cavity preservation

23.1

Install cover (12)

Only when repairing right-hand side wall paneling

24.1

Install fuel tank filler neck on side wall paneling

Only when repairing right-hand side wall paneling

AR47.10-D-7541-01A

25

Install rear fender (19)

26

Install side reflector (16)

27.1

Install sliding-door guide channel

Except vehicles with CODE (T93) deletion of loading-compartment sliding door

AR72.16-D-7807C

28.1

Install sliding door

Except vehicles with CODE (T93) deletion of loading-compartment sliding door

AR72.16-D-1260C

29

Install detachable body components removed

30

Reconnect ground lead to battery

Number

Designation

WH58.30-Z-1006-01A

Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool

WH58.30-Z-1001-02A

Hole punching pliers, dia. 6 mm.

WH58.30-Z-1004-20A

Hot-air gun

WH58.30-Z-1001-40A

Tarp (fire-resistant)

WE58.40-Z-1001-02A

Inert gas welder

WE58.40-Z-1002-02A

Spot welder

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A

Drill (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1002-03A

Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1004-03A

Body saw (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1005-03A

Wet/dry vacuum cleaner