Removal Of Front Section Of Engine Support With Wheel Arch

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Mark severance cut (1) in front of holder (2) and cut (holder (2) remains on vehicle).

Open welded connections in area (3).

Installation note:

Mark severance cut (1) in on new part and cut. Take off holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Severance Cut, Cavity Sealing And Front Of Holder

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

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal panel only.

Dimension a=130 mm from front edge of bush

Fig 2: Identifying Front Edge Of Bush Dimension

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note:

If equipment compartment partition wall (2) is damaged, cut along line (3).

Mark severance cut on new part according to severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm material extra and cut.

Bond both parts overlapping and rivet. Depending on accessibility, use punch rivets N4 and blind rivets N3.

Fig 5: Identifying Compartment Partition Wall, Line And Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove front section of engine support with wheel arch.

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Connections Area Of Front Section Of Engine Support

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