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Remove/install front roof frame - AR65.20-P-1006V: Notes

MODEL 171 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Roof Frame
G05028315Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING 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 spatter 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. -
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. -
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.
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NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work   -
NOTES General information on repairs to body   -
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation   -
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   -
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials   -
1 Prepare required workshop equipment and commercially available tools for repair IMPORTANT Workshop equipment and commercially available tools, see GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
 
2 Remove windshield   -
3 Remove all detachable body components in area to be repaired    
4 Cover all detachable parts remaining vehicle with fireproof tarpaulin    
5 Equip straightening bench with module members, cross members and straightening bracket set. IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided. see GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
Celette straightening bracket set 7171.300 (for model 171) see GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
Car-bench straightening set 82452 (for model 171) see GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
 
6 Lift vehicle with two-column lifting platform    
7 Remove stop plugs from jack support points    
8 Set vehicle onto straightening bench    
9 Fasten vehicle to straightening bench    
10 Separate front roof frame (1)   AR65.20-P-1006-02V 
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
11 Prepare front roof frame (1) for installation   AR65.20-P-1006-04V 
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
12 Set up portal frame with welding device IMPORTANT Observe body plans provided. see GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Portal frame Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Welding device Figure
13 Install front roof frame (1)   AR65.20-P-1006-05V 
    SPECIAL TOOL Portal frame Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Welding device Figure
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
14 Remove portal frame with welding device    
15 Unfasten vehicle from straightening bench    
16 Install stop plugs in jack support points    
17 Lift vehicle with two-column lifting platform    
18 Remove straightening bench.    
19 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange with round wire brush    
20 Clean repair areas    
21 Prime area to be repaired using primer filler    
22 Carry out seam sealing after repairs IMPORTANT Supplement standard seals with sealant. AR97.10-P-4000V
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
23 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
24 Apply additional cavity preservation IMPORTANT Cavity preservation gun see GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
AR97.20-P-1500V
    Preservation agent *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A 
25 Remove tarp IMPORTANT On all covered parts remaining in vehicle.  
26 Install windshield   -
27 Install all removed detachable body components    
Fig 2: Identifying Portal Frame (129 589 03 23 00)
G05028316Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Weld In Device (171 589 00 23 00)
G05028317Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G05028318Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Sealant A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Preservation agent A 000 986 72 70 05
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42