41 11 043 Front Left Engine Support Section Replacement

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Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Engine carrier, front

Fig 1: Identifying Front Engine Carrier
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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine carrier.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a=130 mm from front edge of sleeve

Installation:

Weld in Reinforcing Panels at all severance cuts.

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut Mark And Measurement

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints (1 Of 4)

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints (2 Of 4)

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Preparation of new part:

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on car and cut.

Open weld joints in areas (1) on both sides.

Open weld joints in area (2).

Detach remainder of reinforcement from engine carrier.

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Of New Part (3 Of 4)

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Preparation of new part:

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Take off holder.

Fig 6: Identifying Weld Joints Of New Part (4 Of 4)

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Installation:

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Fig 7: Identifying Universal Mount

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Weld new part in area (1) with additional MAG weld seams.

Fig 8: Identifying MAG Weld Seams

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