41 11 028 Replacing Left Engine Carrier (Partial Replacement Before Front Axle)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL  and observe relevant procedures.

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

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

1. Partial section, engine carrier
2. Repair element, top
3. Repair element, bottom

The engine carrier partial section is supplied with longer bolts for the E60 and E61. The bolts do not have to be shortened.

Fig 1: Identifying Partial Section, Engine Carrier And Repair Element

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Open riveted joints in areas (1).

Open EMC WELD SEAM  in area (1).

Installation: 

Carry out SECTIONAL REPAIR .

• Drill through holes for RIVETS  in areas (1).
• Use size 15 blind rivets (4 x).
  Fig 2: Identifying Open Riveted Joints In Areas

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Use EMC SCREWS  in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying EMC Screws Areas

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

Measurement a = approx. 38 mm from center of bore.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Carrier Cut Mark

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Preparation of new part: 

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

Measurement a = approx. 115 mm from front wall mounting plate.

Installation: 

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

Drill holes for rivets only after expanding repair elements.

BOND  new part.

RIVET  new part.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Wall Mounting Plate Dimension

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