41 13... Partial Replacement, Bulkhead, Left (Engine Carrier Front Section Removed)

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The reduced-weight aluminum front end structure (GRAV) is used on this vehicle.

Observe specific procedure.

Following new body parts are required :

Bulkhead

Fig 1: Identifying Bulkhead
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Open rivet joints in areas (1) and (2).

Installation:

Use 8 rivets (size 13) in area (1).

Use 3 rivets (size 13) in areas (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rivet Joints Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurements a and b.

Measurement a=30 mm

Measurement b=10 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut Mark In Accordance With Measurements A And B

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurements a and b and cut bulkhead.

Measurement a=305 mm

Measurement b=365 mm

NOTE: Severance cut (1) runs next to contact surface (2) for engine carrier front section.

Cut area (2) from engine compartment side.

Fig 4: Identifying Severance Cut Mark In Accordance With Measurements A And B And Cut Bulkhead

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Preparation of new part:

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Fig 5: Identifying New Part Mark In Accordance With Severance Cut On Vehicle + 20 mm Extra Material And Cut

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Installation:

Position new component from inside.

In area (1) new component is situated between bulkhead and reinforcement (2).

Check attachment parts for ease of movement.

Fig 6: Identifying Component Is Situated Between Bulkhead And Reinforcement

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Installation:

Use 11 rivets (size 13) in area (1).

Use 1 rivet (size 13) in area (2).

Use 3 rivets (size 15) in area (3).

Area (4) is only riveted together with engine carrier.

Use 4 rivets (size 15) in area (4).

Area (5) is only riveted together with outer bulkhead support carrier.

Drill holes for rivets.

Glue and rivet new component together with engine carrier front section and outer bulkhead support carrier.

Pay attention to potlife of adhesive.

Fig 7: Identifying Rivets Area

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