41 11 043 Front Left Engine Support Section Replacement

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Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Use only approved Spot-Welding Apparatus   for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

1. Engine carrier, front
2. Bracket for diagonal strut (not illustrated)
Fig 1: Engine Carrier Front
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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine carrier.

Measurement a=130 mm from front edge of sleeve

Installation: 

Weld in Reinforcing Panels   at all severance cuts.

Fig 2: Severance Cut Mark And Measurement Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Open Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Open Weld Joints Areas

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on car and cut.

Open weld joints in areas (1) on both sides.

Open weld joints in area (2).

Detach remainder of reinforcement from engine carrier.

Fig 5: Open Weld Joints Areas

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Preparation of new part: 

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Take off holder.

Fig 6: Open Weld Joints Areas

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Installation: 

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

Fig 7: Universal Mount

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Weld new part in area (1) with additional MAG weld seams.

Fig 8: New Part MAG Weld Area

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Installation: 

Position bracket for diagonal strut (2) and weld in area (1).

Fig 9: Diagonal Strut Bracket And Weld Area

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