41 11 091 Replacing Left Engine Support In Front Of Bulkhead

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Follow procedures for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Use only an approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Engine support, outer left
(2) Engine support, inner left

The following consumables are required:

Material	Quantity
Blind rivet N1	4

Fig 1: Identifying Inner And Outer Left Engine Support

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 2: Locating Welded Connections

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Locating Welded Connections

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Roughly mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Open welded connections in area (2) and remove engine support (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Support, Cutting Line, And Welded Connections

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Open welded connections in areas (1) by grinding and remove residual section of engine support (2).

Fig 5: Locating Welded Connections And Residual Section Of Engine Support

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Preparation of new part:

Open welded connections (1) and remove component (2) which is not required.

Fig 6: Locating Welded Connections And Component

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Release welded connections (1) and remove adapter plate (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Adapter Plate Welded Connections

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Set bore holes for welding the reinforcements (2) in areas (1).

Refer to series part for number and position and transfer to new part.

Fig 8: Aligning Bore Holes For Welding Reinforcements

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Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mounting.

In areas (1), create four Ø 6.8 mm bore holes for blind rivets N1.

NOTE: Three-sheet joint in area (2).
All three panels must be welded in area (2).
Prepare new parts and vehicle accordingly.
Prepare new parts in all joint areas for joining by welding.

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

Fig 9: Identifying Area For Welding And Locations For Creating Blind Rivet Bore Holes

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Installation:

Install engine support inner section with alignment bracket or universal fixture and weld in areas (1) and (2).

Install engine support inner part. Rivet and weld new parts.

Fig 10: Identifying Areas For Welding

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