41 11 516 Replace Left Carrier Support (Partial Replacement, Front Side Panel Removed)

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WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

WARNING: The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work :

Disconnect HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM FROM POWER
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling hybrid cars

Read contents of BODY .

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 (refer to ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) Carrier support, wheel arch, front

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Support
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Removing the carrier support, partial replacement:

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to spring strut dome!

Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut carrier support.

Measurement a=50 mm before 20 mm dia. bore

Fig 4: Identifying Carrier Support Measurement

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New part preparation:

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

Installing the carrier support, partial replacement:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

Adjust new part to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.