41 11 043 Front Left Engine Carrier Replacement (Without Wheel Arch) (Partial Replacement In Front Of Bulkhead Support Carrier)

Spot-weld bonding is used for the first time on the E65. A specific procedure must be followed here.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

• Mounting, cross-member
• Retaining bracket
• Engine carrier, front
  Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Bracket, Engine Carrier And Mounting

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation: 

Apply repair welding spots to existing welding spots on new part. This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges of the new part acts as an insulator.

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Mark severance cuts (1) in accordance with measurement a.

Measurement a = approx. 110 mm from edge of bulkhead support carrier.

Cut an opening in front engine carrier ahead of severance cut (1).

Cut front engine carrier in area (2).

Installation information: 

Severance cut (2) is no longer welded. Observe a gap of approx. 3 mm as otherwise grinding noises will occur.

Weld in reinforcing plate approx. 40 mm long.

Fig 4: Identifying Cut Front Engine Carrier Area, Severance Cut And Mounting

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Open weld joints in area (1) on inside and outside of engine carrier.

Installation information: 

In addition, secure transition (2) from front to rear engine carrier with weld seams 20 mm long. Distance between weld seams 25 mm.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Secure Transition And Weld Joints Area

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