41 14 015 Replacing Engine Carrier With Wheel Arch, Left

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

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

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) Wheel arch, front left
(2) Reinforcement, bulkhead
(3) Partition wall, assembly compartment
(4) Support carrier, bulkhead
(5) Support, engine carrier, rear
(6) Reinforcement, partition wall, right (not shown)

Fig 1: Wheel Arch, Front Left And Partition Wall, Assembly Compartment

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Open weld joints in area (1).

NOTE: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Fig 2: Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 3: Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

Weld new component in area (2) additionally.

Fig 5: Weld Joints And New Component In Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 6: Weld Joints In Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 7: Weld Joints In Areas

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 8: 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).

Installation:

Weld in reinforcing panel, see 41 00... Welding in reinforcement plate (steel plate) at severance cut (1).

Fig 9: Mark Severance Cut Measurement

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NOTE: Right side only:

Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 10: Weld Joints In Area

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NOTE: Right side only:

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 11: Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 12: Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 13: Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 14: Weld Joints In Area

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Preparation of new part:

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 15: Weld Joints In Area

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Preparation of new part:

Open weld joints in area (1).

Remove plate (2).

Installation:

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

Fig 16: Weld Joints In Area And Plate

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Weld new component in area (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 17: Weld Joints In Area

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