41 00 156 Replacing Left Front End With Bulkhead Support Carrier

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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:

Wheel arch, front
Support carrier, wheel arch, outer
Retaining bracket
Mounting, cross-member

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

Remove support carrier (2).

Fig 2: Open Weld Joints Areas And Support Carrier

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Open 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: Open Weld Joints Areas And Severance Cuts

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View from vehicle floorpan:

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 5: Open 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: Open Weld Joints Areas, Heat Areas, Bond Areas And Spot-Weld Areas

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