Removal Of Engine Support With Wheel Arch

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Support And Wheel Arch Welded Connections Area

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Roughly cut side frame connection along lines (1).

OPEN  spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).

Open welded connections in areas (3).

Release side frame connection from cavity sealing (4) and remove.

Open remaining welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Cavity Sealing, Welded Connection And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove cavity sealing (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Cavity Sealing

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

Dimension a = 140 mm

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Support Cutting Position

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Drill out  rivet connections in area (1).

Open bonded connections in area (1).

Remove wheel arch (2) with engine support.

Fig 6: Identifying Bonded Connections Area And Wheel Arch

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section

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Mark severance cut (1) and cut.

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 8: Identifying B-Pillar (With Entrance)

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View of engine support from front.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Front Engine Support Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section

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