41 11 516 Replacing Front Left Or Right Support Carrier (Partial Replacement, Front Side Panel Removed)

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

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus  for repairs. Refer to 41 00... Workshop Equipment .

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

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

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

• (1) Support carrier, wheel arch, outer
  Fig 1: Identifying Support Carrier, Wheel Arch, Outer

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Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut support carrier.

Measurement a = 240 mm from edge of rectangular hole.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation: 

Weld in reinforcement plate  at severance cut. Refer to 41 00... Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Steel Plate) .

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation: 

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

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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