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Preparation of new part

Make severance cut on new carrier support part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Welding Areas
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In areas (1) cut open engine support from opposite side and open welded connections.

In area (2) open welded connections from inside.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Support Welding Areas
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Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount and secure.

In areas (1) to (3), set 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1:

Installation: 

After adhesive has hardened, install 2 EMC SCREWS  in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 3: Identifying EMC Screws Area
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In areas (1) and (2), set 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1:

In areas (1) and (2), set 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1:

Installation: 

In area (3) 2 N5 punch rivets are used later.

Fig 5: Identifying Rivet Areas
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In area (1) set seven 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1.

Installation: 

In area (2) 1 N5 punch rivet is used later.

Fig 6: Identifying Rivet Areas
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In areas (1) to (4), set 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1:

Installation: 

After adhesive has hardened install 2 EMC screws in areas (1) and (4).

Fig 7: Identifying Rivet Areas
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Set two 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1 in area (1).

Remove all new parts and deburr holes.

Fig 8: Identifying Rivet Areas
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