41 14 531 Replacing Engine Support/Front Left Side Frame Connection (Front Left Wheel Arch Removed)

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Follow procedures for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Connection, wheel arch/entrance

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch/Entrance Connection
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Removal:

Open welded connections in areas (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2) and remove engine support/side frame connection (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections, Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints, And Engine Support/Side Frame Connection

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Preparation of new part:

Open welded connections in area (1) and remove part section not required.

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections

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Installation:

Install and weld new parts.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to adhesive area.
Avoid applying too much heat to adjacent adhesive area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Adjacent Adhesive Area

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