41 11 043 Replacing Front Section Of Left Engine Support

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required (see CONSUMABLES ):

• (1) Engine support, front

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Removal of engine support front section 

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with dimension a and cut engine support.

Measurement a=130 mm from front edge of bushing

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove engine support front section.

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New part preparation 

Mark and cut the severance cut on new part as per the severance cut on the vehicle.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES  at severance cuts.

Open welded connections in areas (1) on both sides.

Open welded connections in area (2).

Detach remainder of reinforcement from engine support.

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Adjust new part to fit with set of attachments or universal mount.

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Installation of engine support front section 

Install new parts and reinforcement plates with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.

Weld new part in area (1) with additional MAG weld seams.

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