41 11 043 Replacing Front Section Of Left Engine Support: Notes

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Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read general service information under BODY .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required (refer to BMW Electronic Parts Catalogue):

(1) Engine carrier, front

Fig 1: Identifying Front Engine Carrier
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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine support.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a=130 mm from front edge of sleeve

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCING PANELS at all severance cuts.

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut And Measurement From Bush Front Edge

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welding Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welding Areas

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