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

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

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

Observe relevant procedures in BODY, GENERAL .

Following new body parts are required:

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).

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

Measurement a = 30 mm

Measurement b = 10 mm

Fig 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: Area New 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 5: Rivets Area

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