41 11 091 Replacing Left Engine Support In Front Of Bulkhead

Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following body new parts are required (refer to OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES )

• (1) Engine support
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Left Engine Support

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Removing the engine support 

View of inside engine support.

Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.

Dimension a = approx. 110 mm from engine support edge.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove partial section (2.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Support Welded Connections Areas

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Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.

Dimension a = 140 mm from cross brace bulkhead.

Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cross Brace Bulkhead Dimension

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Support Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Support Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1) and remove engine support.

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Support Welded Connections Areas

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New part preparation 

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with vehicle and cut.

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Remove metal section (3).

Mark severance cut in accordance with vehicle and cut.

Fig 7: Identifying Metal Section Welded Connections Areas

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Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mounting.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES  at severance cuts.

Installing engine support 

Install new parts and reinforcement plates with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.

In case of smoke formation, stop the welding procedure and cool the welded area with compressed air if applicable.

1. (2) Bulkhead
2. (3) Engine support
   Fig 8: Identifying Bulkhead Cross Member Filled With Low-Flammable Cavity Foam

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MAG-weld new part in area (1).

Length of weld seam approx. 15 mm.

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Support MAG-Weld Part Area

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