41 11 201 Replacing The Carrier Support Before The Wheel Arch On The Left

Observe procedures for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

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.

The following new body parts are required :

• (1) Carrier support/basis

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Support/Basis

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Removal of carrier support in front of wheel arch 

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Support Welded Connections Area

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Panel Severance Cut

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Mark severance cut (2) as pictured and cut.

Fig 4: Identifying Severance Cut Mark And Welded Connections Area

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Remove carrier support section.

Fig 5: Identifying Severance Cut Mark On Carrier Support Section

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Preparation of new part 

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

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES  at severance cuts.

Adjust new part to fit with set of attachments or universal mount.

Installation of carrier support in front of wheel arch 

Install new parts and reinforcement plates with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.

MAG-weld new part in area (1).

To do so, apply 2 fillet welds at distance of approx. 20 mm. Length of fillet welds approx. 15 mm.

Fig 6: Identifying MAG Welded Area

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