41 11 048 Replacing Front Left Engine Support (Without Wheel Arch) (Partial Replacement Before Bulkhead)

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Engine support, front

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support (Front)

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Removal of engine support

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joint Area

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joint Area

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Mark severance cut (1) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal panel only.

Fig 4: Marking Severance Cut

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove engine support.

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joint Area

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Preparation of new part:

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

Adjust new part to fit with set of attachments or universal mount.

Installing engine support

Install new part and reinforcement plate with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.