41 11 028 Replacing Left Engine Carrier (Partial Replacement Before Front Axle)

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

Observe specific procedure.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required :

Partial section, engine carrier
Repair element, top
Repair element, bottom

The engine carrier partial section is supplied with longer bolts for the E60 and E61. The bolts do not have to be shortened.

Fig 1: Body Parts Components

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Open riveted joints in areas (1).

Open EMC weld seam in area (1).

Installation:

Carry out sectional repair.

Drill through holes for rivets in areas (1).
Use size 15 blind rivets (4 x).

Fig 2: Riveted Joints Areas
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Use 4 EMC screws in areas (1).

Fig 3: Rivets Joints Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine carrier completely.

Measurement a = approx. 38 mm from center of bore.

Fig 4: Mark Severance Cut In Accordance With Measurement And Cut

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Preparation of new part:

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut completely.

Measurement a = approx. 115 mm from front wall mounting plate.

Installation:

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

Drill holes for rivets only after expanding repair elements.

Bond new part.

Rivet new part.

Fig 5: Identifying Mark Severance Cut In Accordance With Measurement A And Cut

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