Preparation Of New Part

Make severance cut on new carrier support part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Welding Areas

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In areas (1) cut open engine support from opposite side and open welded connections.

In area (2) open welded connections from inside.

Fig 2: Engine Support Welding Areas

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Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount and secure.

In areas (1) to (3), set 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1:

• Area (1): 3 holes

  Area (2): 8 holes

  Area (3): 6 holes

Installation note: 

After adhesive has hardened, install 2 EMC screws  in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 3: EMC Screws Area

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In areas (1) and (2), set 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1:

• Area (1): 3 holes

  Area (2): 2 holes

  Fig 4: Rivet Areas

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In areas (1) and (2), set 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1:

• Area (1): 1 hole

  Area (2): 7 holes

Installation note: 

In area (3) 2 N5 punch rivets are used later.

Fig 5: Rivet Areas

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In areas (1) to (4), set 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1:

• Area (1): 5 holes

  Area (2): 2 holes

  Area (3): 1 hole

  Area (4): 9 holes

Installation note: 

After adhesive has hardened install 2 EMC screws in areas (1) and (4).

Fig 6: Rivet Areas

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Set two 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1 in area (1).

Remove all new parts and deburr holes.

Fig 7: Carrier Support Welding Areas

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