41 00 156 Left Front End With Bulkhead Support Carrier Replacement

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Spot-weld bonding is used for the first time on the E65. A specific procedure must be followed here.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Wheel arch, front
(2) Support carrier, wheel arch, outer
(3) Retaining bracket
(4) Mounting, cross-member

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch, Support Carrier, Wheel Arch, Outer, Retaining Bracket And Mounting, Cross-Member
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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Remove support carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Areas And Support Carrier

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Mark severance cuts (1) in middle of bulkhead support carrier and cut.

CAUTION: Cut outer plate only for severance cuts (1).

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Mark And Weld Joints Areas

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View from vehicle floorpan:

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Heat areas (2) and (3) with hot air blower to release bond underneath.

Installation information:

Spot-weld in areas (2).

Bond area (3).

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

Fig 6: Identifying Spot-Weld Joints, Heat And Bond Areas

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