Installing Engine Support

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NOTE: Schematic diagram without alignment bracket or universal mount.

IMPORTANT: Do not grind/sand new parts in area of bonding surfaces.

Insert screw (2) in repair element (1).

Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to repair element.

Fig 1: Identifying Repair Element And Screw

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Carefully slide repair element (1) into body engine support.

Make sure there is sufficient adhesive on the bonding surfaces.

Fig 2: Identifying Repair Element

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Push new part onto repair element and secure with alignment bracket or universal mount.

Expand repair element with screw until it rests on engine support and adhesive can be seen to emerge.

NOTE: Do not tighten bolt too tightly!

Make sure the bonding surfaces are correctly aligned, especially on the engine end.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt

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In area (1) install 6 blind rivets N2.

Fig 4: Identifying Rivet Areas

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In area (1) install 2 blind rivets N2.

Fig 5: Identifying Rivet Areas

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NOTE: Remove screw after adhesive has hardened.
Seal separation point and hole with sealant.