Remove Engine Mount

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: Open riveted joints (41 00).

Release self-tapping screws in the areas (1) and (2) .
Release the rivet connectors in the areas (3) .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Releasing bonded connections

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Heat and remove the bonded connections in areas (1) to (3) . Do not damage aluminum spring support in the process!
Perform the separating cut (1) as shown. Do not damage aluminum spring support (2) in the process!
Remove the engine mount section.

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Open welded connections in area (1) .
Release self-tapping screws in area (2) .
Heat and remove the bonded connections in area (2) .
Remove reinforcement (3) .

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Make separating cuts (1) as shown. Detach engine mount section-wise.
Partially release the self-tapping screw in area (2) and rivet connectors in the areas (3) with a file belt sander.
Heat and remove the bonded connection in areas (2) and (3) .

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Release self-tapping screws and rivet connectors in the areas (1) .
Heat and remove the bonded connections in areas (1) and remove the engine mount (2) .

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