Preparation of new part

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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 1: Identifying Welding Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Take off holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Welding Areas

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Straightening Attachment Or Universal Mount

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

Fig 3: Identifying MAG Welding Areas

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