Removal of engine support

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Welded Connections Area

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Drill out rivet connections in areas (1) and (2).

IMPORTANT: Do not damage aluminium spring strut dome!
Drill diameter max. 6.8 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Rivet Holes Drill Areas

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

Dimension a=140 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Cutting Position

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Roughly mark severance cuts (1) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage aluminium spring strut dome (2)!

Fig 4: Identifying Aluminium Spring Strut Dome And Severance Cut Marks

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Heat ADHESIVE AREAS with hot air blower and release sheet sections (1) from spring strut dome.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage aluminium spring strut dome (2)!

Fig 5: Identifying Sheet Sections And Aluminium Spring Strut Dome

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Open welded connections in area (1) and remove engine support section (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Support Section And Welded Connection Area

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