41 11 015 Replacing Left Engine Carrier With Wheel Arch: Notes

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The steel-aluminium mixed construction is used on the vehicle.

Observe specific PROCEDURE .

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.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Wheel arch, front
• (2) Engine carrier
• (3) Support, wheel arch
• (4) Reinforcement, support carrier
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Arch, Support, Engine Carrier And Support Carrier Reinforcement

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut support carrier.

Measurement a=50 mm before 20 mm dia. bore

Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation: 

Weld in reinforcement plate(s)  at severance cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cutting Dimension From Bore Data

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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

Measurement a=50 mm before 20 mm dia. bore

Open weld joints in area (2).

Installation: 

Weld in reinforcement plate(s)  at severance cut.

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Area And Severance Cut

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Drill out riveted joints in area (2).

Open ADHESIVE JOINTS  in areas (2) and (3).

Installation: 

Use 19 rivets (size 815) in area (1).

Use 4 rivets (size 815) in area (2).

Glue new component with ADHESIVE K1 .

Fig 7: Identifying Riveted Joints Area

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Clean adhesive areas with isopropanol, acetone or spirit.