Installing Engine Support

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NOTE: Display without alignment bracket or universal mount.

IMPORTANT: To avoid contact corrosion, do not sand the repair element in the area of the bonding surfaces.
Grind bonding surfaces in engine support blank.

Insert screw (2) in repair element (1).

Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to repair element.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Repair Element

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Carefully slide repair element (1) into body engine support.

Make sure there is sufficient adhesive on the bonding surfaces.

Fig 2: Inserting Repair Element Into Body Engine Support

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Push new part onto repair element and secure with alignment bracket or universal mount.

Expand repair element with screw until it rests on engine support and adhesive can be seen to emerge.

NOTE: Do not tighten bolt too tightly!

Make sure the bonding surfaces are correctly aligned, especially on the engine end.

Fig 3: Securing Alignment Bracket Or Universal Mount

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In area (1) install 6 blind rivets N2.

Fig 4: Identifying Blind Rivets N2 Area (1)

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In area (1) install 2 blind rivets N2.

Fig 5: Identifying Blind Rivets N2 Area (1)

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NOTE: Remove screw after adhesive has hardened.

Seal separation point and hole with sealant.