41 14 531 Replacing Engine Support/Front Left Side Frame Connection (Front Left Wheel Arch Removed)

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Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Removing the engine support side frame connection

Following new body parts are required (see BMW ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) Connection, wheel arch/entrance

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support/Front Left Side Frame Connection
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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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View from below:

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Area (View From Below)

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View from below:

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove wheel arch/entrance connection.

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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New part preparation

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section

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Installing the engine support side frame connection

Install and weld new parts.

NOTE: The bulkhead cross member (1) is filled with low-flammable cavity foam.
In case of smoke formation, stop the welding procedure and cool the welded area with compressed air if applicable.

Fig 6: Identifying Bulkhead Cross Member

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