Removal of engine support with wheel arch

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

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

Roughly cut side frame connection along lines (3).

Release the side frame connection from the cavity sealing and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Side Frame Connection Line, Welded Connections And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove cavity sealing (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Cavity Sealing

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

Dimension a = 140 mm

Fig 5: Identifying Reinforcement Plate Severance Cut

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Drill out  rivet connections in area (1).

Open bonded connections in area (1).

Remove wheel arch (2) with engine support.

Fig 6: Identifying Bonded Connections Area And Wheel Arch

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section

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Mark severance cut (1) and cut.

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Outer Panel Severance Cut And Welded Connections Area

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View of engine support from front.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Front Engine Support Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove part section (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Part Section

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