41 11 015 Replacing Front Left Or Right Engine Bracket With Wheel Arch

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

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

(2) Wheel arch, front
(1) Carrier support, wheel arch

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Mark severance cut (1) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Open weld joints in area (2).

Installation information:

Sheet section is needed again to seal bulkhead carrier support.
WELD IN REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open spot-weld bonded joints in area (2)

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Remove wheel arch with carrier support.

Installation:

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

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