41 11 028 Left Engine Carrier Replacement (Partial Replacement Before Front Axle)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

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

Observe relevant procedures in BODY, GENERAL .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required :

1. Partial section, engine carrier
2. Repair element, top
3. Repair element, bottom

The engine carrier partial section is supplied with longer bolts for the E60 and E61. The bolts do not have to be shortened.

Fig 1: Repair Element Top And Bottom

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Open riveted joints in areas (1).

Open EMC weld seam in area (1).

Installation: 

Carry out sectional repair.

Drill through holes for rivets in areas (1).

Use size 15 blind rivets (4 x).

Fig 2: Riveted Joints Areas

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Use 4 EMC screws in areas (1).

Fig 3: 4 EMC Screws Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine carrier completely.

Measurement a = approx. 38 mm from center of bore.

Fig 4: Severance Cut Mark In Accordance With Measurement A And Cut Engine Carrier Completely

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Preparation of new part: 

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

Measurement a = approx. 115 mm from front wall mounting plate.

Installation: 

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

Drill holes for rivets only after expanding repair elements.

Bond  new part.

Rivet  new part.

Fig 5: Severance Cut Mark In Accordance With Measurement A And Cut Completely

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