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41 11 023 Replacing Front Section Of Engine Support To Left Wheel Arch

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Read contents of Body, General  . Refer to 41 0 Contents Of Body, General .

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. Refer to 41 00... Workshop Equipment .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue ETK):

Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation: 

Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle  (3). Refer to 41 00... Installing A Cavity Acoustic Baffle (Expanded)  and/or 41 00... Installing A Cavity Acoustic Baffle (Not Expanded) .

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Area
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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. Refer to 41 00... Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Steel Plate) .

Fig 3: Marking Severance Cut In Accordance With Measurement A
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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints Areas
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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Areas
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Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation: 

If equipment compartment partition wall (2) is damaged, cut along line (3).

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut.

Join both parts by spot-welding.

Fig 6: Identifying Weld Joints Areas
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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Weld Joints Areas
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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 8: Identifying Weld Joints Areas
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Installation: 

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

Fig 9: Adjusting Parts To Fit With Straightening Attachment Or Universal Mount
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