41 11 048 Replacing Front Left Engine Carrier

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Read contents of Body, General, see 41 0 Contents of Body, General .

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs, see 41 00... Workshop equipment

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

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Engine carrier, complete
(2) Mounting, cross-member
(3) Connection, outer
(4) Reinforcement, bulkhead
(5) Support carrier, bulkhead
(6) Partition wall, assembly compartment
(7) Reinforcement, partition wall (right side only - not shown)

Fig 1: Engine Carrier, Complete And Partition Wall, Assembly Compartment

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 2: Weld Joints In Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Weld Joints In Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Weld Joints In Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 5: Weld Joints In Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 6: Weld Joints In Areas

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

Measurement a=95 mm

Measurement a=120 mm

Open weld joints in area (2).

Fig 7: Mark Severance Cut Measurement

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 8: Weld Joints In Area

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NOTE: Right side only:

Open weld joint in area (1).

Fig 9: Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 10: Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 11: Weld Joints In Area

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Weld new component in area (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 12: Weld Joints In Area

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