41 11 028 Replacing left engine support (partial replacement before front axle)

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Refer to relevant service information in 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:

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support

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Removal, engine subframe partial replacement:

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

Measurement a=40 mm before 20 mm dia. bore

Fig 2: Identifying Marked Severance Cut

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Preparation of new part:

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with vehicle and cut.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

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

Fitting, engine subframe partial replacement:

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

Additionally weld new impact absorber fixture (1) in the same way as in series standard.

Fig 3: Identifying Impact Absorber Fixture

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