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

Observe procedure for repair stage 3. See 41 00 REPAIR TECHNIQUES, REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of 41 00... 0 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. See 41 00... WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT (BMW AND MINI VEHICLES) .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required (refer to 41 00... OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES ):

• (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 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 And Welded Connections Area

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Remove carrier support section.

Fig 5: Identifying Mark Severance Cut

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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. See 41 00... WELDING IN REINFORCEMENT PLATE (SHEET STEEL) .

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-Weld Part Area

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