41 13... Right Bulkhead Partial Replacement (Engine Carrier Front Section Removed)

Read contents of, see BODY, GENERAL .

The reduced-weight aluminum front end structure (GRAV) is used on this vehicle.

Following new body parts are required (refer to EPC):

Fig 1: Bulkhead Of Body

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Open rivet joints in areas (1) and (2).

Installation:

Use 8 rivets (size 13) in area (1).

Use 1 rivet (size 13) in area (2).

Fig 2: Rivets Joint On Area

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurements a and b and cut bulkhead.

Measurement a=305 mm

Measurement b=365 mm

NOTE: Severance cut (1) runs next to contact surface (2) for engine carrier front section.

Cut area (2) from engine compartment side.

Fig 3: Severance And Area Cut Dimension

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Preparation of new part:

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Fig 4: Severance Cut On Vehicle

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Installation:

Position new component in overlapping area to bulkhead from inside.

Check attachment parts for ease of movement.

Use 11 rivets (size 13) in area (1).

Use 3 rivets (size 13) in area (2).

Area (3) is only riveted together with engine carrier.

Use 4 rivets (size 15) in area (3).

Area (4) is only riveted together with outer bulkhead support carrier.

Drill holes for, see RIVETS .

Fig 5: Rivets On Area

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see GLUE and rivet new component together with engine carrier front section and bulkhead support carrier.

Pay attention to POTLIFE of adhesive.