Mercedes Benz C 43 AMG Technical Service Bulletin # S-60_004A Date: 001201

Mercedes Benz C 43 AMG Technical Service Bulletin # S-60_004A Date: 001201

Body/Frame - Dedicated Straightening Equipment

Date: December 2000

Order No.: S-SI-58/94A, 60/04A

Supersedes: MBNA 58/94, 60/04 (December 1996)

Group: 58, 60

Revision: Revised to include all new models

SUBJECT:

ALL MODELS (INCLUDING M.Y. 2001)

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DEDICATED STRAIGHTENING EQUIPMENT FOR COLLISION REPAIR

Mercedes-Benz collision repair procedures are very specific concerning the type of equipment used in the repair and reconditioning of bodies

following an accident. Mercedes-Benz collision repair procedures specify that vehicles requiring structural repairs or major tensioning forces

(pulling) be repaired on a Mercedes-Benz "approved" dedicated straightening bench. "Structural" damage, for example, is any damage to axle

mounting points or side/cross members.

There are a number of reasons why Mercedes-Benz requires dedicated fixtures when performing certain types of repairs. When new models are

being developed, research is conducted to determine the methods which must be followed in order to restore a collision damaged vehicle to its

pre-accident condition regarding safety, value and appearance. In the process of evaluating repair practices, vehicles are crashed and repaired using

various techniques including splicing in various areas, and then crashed again in order to determine if the repaired vehicle will offer the same level of

safety as the original design. The results of these tests are the basis for establishing Mercedes-Benz collision repair procedures.

In the United States, the only company marketing straightening equipment approved by Mercedes-Benz is Celette. Celette works closely with

Mercedes-Benz in designing and building dedicated fixture sets which not only provide for accurate component location, but also provide a safe,

proper anchoring of the vehicle during pulling operations.

Note:

Mercedes-Benz specifically states that jacking points in the rocker panels are to be used only to lift a vehicle, and are not designed to be used as

or appropriate for use to anchor a vehicle for structural repairs.

In addition:

When performing any repairs on Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the correct procedures must be followed. Also, the correct materials, tools and equipment

must be used. In the event that jobs are performed as sublet repairs, the retailer is responsible for providing these materials, tools, equipment and

procedures to those performing the repairs.

Ordering Information:

See the MBUSA Standard Service Equipment Program Catalog for ordering instructions (1-888-458-4040).