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Remove/Install Mounting Bracket For Front Cross Strut - AR61.10-P-0020SRC

MODEL 453.4 

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  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
  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
IMPORTANT General information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels.   AH60.00-P-0024-01SR
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials   AH98.00-P-9409-03SM
IMPORTANT General information on body repair   AH60.00-P-0001-01FF
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired    
2 Cover all detachable parts remaining on vehicle with spark protection blankets    
3 Remove mounting consoles (1, 2) IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
Spot weld milling machine
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
AR61.10-P-0020-01SRC 
4 Prepare mounting consoles (1, 2) for installation IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
AR61.10-P-0020-02SRC 
INSTALLING Install     
  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 flammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extraction system. AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work   AH00.00-P-0005-01FF
5 Install mounting consoles (1, 2)   AR61.10-P-0020-03SRC 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 02 84 00 Welder IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WS60.00-P-0022K
6 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange with round wire brush IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Round wire brush
 
7 Remove spark protection blankets    
8 Clean repair area IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
 
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NOTES
Prime repair area using primer filler
Notes on paintwork repairs
IMPORTANT Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG. AH98.00-P-9408-02MCC
10 Seal seam following repairs IMPORTANT Supplement standard seals with sealant. AR97.10-P-4000SR
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NOTES
Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces
Notes on paintwork repairs
IMPORTANT Use only paints approved by Daimler AG. AH98.00-P-9408-02MCC
12 Add cavity preserving agent   AR97.20-P-1500SR
13 Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired