41 13... Partial Replacement, Bulkhead, Left (Engine Carrier Front Section Removed)

The reduced-weight aluminum front end structure (GRAV) is used on this vehicle.

Observe specific procedure.

Following new body parts are required :

• Bulkhead
  Fig 1: Bulkhead

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Open rivet joints in areas (1) and (2).

Installation: 

Use 8 rivets (size 13) in area (1).

Use 3 rivets (size 13) in areas (2).

Fig 2: Open Rivet Joints Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurements a and b.

Measurement a=30 mm

Measurement b=10 mm

Fig 3: Mark Severance Cut In Accordance With Measurements

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurements a and b and cut bulkhead.

Measurement a=305 mm

Measurement b=365 mm

Fig 4: Mark On Severance Cut

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Fig 5: Severance Cut

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Installation: 

Position new component from inside.

In area (1) new component is situated between bulkhead and reinforcement (2).

Check attachment parts for ease of movement.

Fig 6: Bulkhead And Reinforcement

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Installation: 

Use 11 rivets (size 13) in area (1).

Use 1 rivet (size 13) in area (2).

Use 3 rivets (size 15) in area (3).

Area (4) is only riveted together with engine carrier.

Use 4 rivets (size 15) in area (4).

Area (5) is only riveted together with outer bulkhead support carrier.

Drill holes for rivets.

Glue and rivet new component together with engine carrier front section and outer bulkhead support carrier.

Pay attention to potlife of adhesive.

Fig 7: Rivets Area

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