Removal of engine support

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Welded Connections Area

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Drill out rivet connections in areas (1) and (2).

Drill diameter max. 6.8 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Rivet Connections Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with dimension a and cut engine support.

Dimension a=140 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Severance Cut Mark

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Roughly mark severance cuts (1) and cut.

Fig 4: Identifying Severance Cuts Mark And Aluminium Spring Strut Dome

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Heat ADHESIVE AREAS  with hot air blower and release sheet sections (1) from spring strut dome.

Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Areas Sheet Sections And Aluminium Spring Strut Dome

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Open welded connections in area (1) and remove engine support section (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Engine Support Section

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New part preparation 

Mark severance cuts on new parts in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES  at severance cuts.

Remove adhesive residue in areas (1).

Then FLAME-COAT  bonding surfaces of spring strut dome.

Grind bonding surfaces  on engine support blank accordingly. (Structure bonding)

Adjust new parts and reinforcement plates using alignment bracket or universal mount and secure

Fig 7: Identifying Adhesive Residue Areas And Aluminium Spring Strut Dome

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In areas (1) and (2), transfer bore holes Ø 6.8 mm for blind rivets to new part on engine support.

Fig 8: Identifying Alignment Bracket Areas

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