41 11 201 Replacing The Carrier Support Before The Wheel Arch On The Left

Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3  .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL  .

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Use only APPROVED SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new body parts are required:

• (1) Carrier support/basis
  Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Support/Basis

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Panel Severance Cut

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Mark severance cut (2) as pictured and cut.

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Severance Cut

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Remove carrier support section.

Installation note: 

Mark new part in accordance with body and cut.

Adjust new part to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount.

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES  at all severance cuts.

Fig 5: Identifying Carrier Support Section Severance Cut

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Installation note: 

MAG-weld new part in area (1).

To do so, apply 2 fillet welds at distance of approx. 20 mm. Length of fillet welds approx. 10 mm.

Fig 6: Identifying New Component MAG-Welding Area

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