4111043 Replacing Front Section Of Left Engine Support

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

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Place vehicle on straightening bench.

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 support.

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 And Measurement a From Front Edge Of Bush

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welding Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welding 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 5: Identifying Welding Areas

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Preparation of new part

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Take off holder.

Fig 6: Identifying Welding Areas

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Installation:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Straightening Attachment Or Universal Mount

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

Fig 8: Identifying MAG Welding Areas

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