4111516 Replacing Front Left Or Right Carrier Support (Partial Replacement, Front Side Panel Removed)

NOTE: Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2) .
Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle type.

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

CONSUMABLES

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Support

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Removing carrier support

Mark severance cut (1) through 20 mm dia. hole and cut carrier support.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut And Welding Areas

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Remove carrier support section.

Fig 3: Identifying Carrier Support Welding Areas

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Installing carrier support

Clean all bonding surfaces (1) on vehicle and on new part with cleaning agentR1!

Apply adhesive K5a to bonding surfaces.

Fig 4: Identifying Bonding Surfaces Of Vehicle

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Install new part with add-on parts and rivet.

IMPORTANT: Three-plate connection (1)!
In area (1) rivet new part on both sides offset with 4 punch rivets N5.

In area (2) rivet new part with 2 punch rivets N5.

Use 6 punch rivets N5 in area (3).

In area of reinforcement plate (4) use 6 blind rivets N3.

Fig 5: Identifying Reinforcement Rivet Areas

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In area (1) rivet new part with 2 blind rivets N1.

Fig 6: Identifying Rivet Areas

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