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4111023 Replacing Front Section Of Engine Support To Left Wheel Arch: Notes

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

CONSUMABLES

Material Quantity
Adhesive K1 1
Blind rivets N1 41
Punch rivets N5 39
EMC screws 2
CleanerR1 1
Cavity sealing wax remover 1
Sealant D1  
Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Arch And Support Carrier, Wheel Arch, Outer
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Mark severance cut (1) in front of holder (2) and cut (holder (2) remains on vehicle).

Open welded connections in area (3).

Installation note: 

Mark severance cut (1) in on new part and cut. Take off holder (2).

Apply sealant to cavity sealing  . See 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED)  or 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED)  (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut, Holder And Sealant Applying Areas
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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 bush

Installation note: 

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES  at all severance cuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut And Measurement a From Front Edge Of Bush
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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welding Areas
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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Welding Areas
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Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note: 

If units 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.

Bond both parts overlapping and rivet. Depending on accessibility, use punch rivets N4 and blind rivets N3.

Fig 6: Identifying Welding Areas On Compartment Partition Wall
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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Welding Areas
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