Removal of engine support with wheel arch

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support With Wheel Arch Welded Connection Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connection Area

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

OPEN spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).

Roughly cut side frame connection along lines (3).

Release the side frame connection from the cavity sealing and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Side Frame Connection Lines

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove cavity sealing (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Welded Connection Area

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

Dimension a = 140 mm

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Support Severance Cut Dimension

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Drill out rivet connections in area (1).

Open bonded connections in area (1).

Remove wheel arch (2) with engine support.

Fig 6: Identifying Wheel Arch And Rivet Connection Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Metal Section And Welded Connection Area

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Mark severance cut (1) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Severance Cut And Welded Connection Area

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View of engine support from front.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Front Engine Support And Welded Connection Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove part section (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Part Section And Welded Connection Area

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