41 11 043 Replacing Front Section Of Left Engine Support

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

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

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

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Engine carrier, front

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine carrier.

Measurement a = 130 mm from front edge of sleeve

Installation: 

Weld in reinforcing panels  at all severance cuts. Refer to 41 00... Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Steel Plate) .

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

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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.

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Installation: 

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

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Installation of engine support front section 

Install new parts and reinforcement plates with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.

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

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