Preparation Of New Part

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Mark engine carrier in accordance with severance cut on vehicle and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Do not cut through reinforcement (1).

Cut weld joints on both sides in areas (2).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Weld Joint Areas And Reinforcement

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Installation:

Adjust wheel arch support (1) to fit in conjunction with wheel arch (2).

Remove wheel arch (2).

Weld new part (1) in areas (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Support Areas

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Installation:

Weld new parts in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Installation:

Weld new parts in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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