41 11 095 Replacing engine support in front of wheel arch, left

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Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

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Use only and approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new parts are required:

(1) Engine support, outer
(2) Engine support, inner

Fig 1: Inner/Outer Engine Support

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Removal

View of inside engine support:

Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension "a" and cut.

Attention!

Offset severance cuts!

Cut engine support inner panel only!

Dimension "a" = approx. 75 mm from edge of cutout.

Open WELDED CONNECTIONS in areas (1).

Fig 2: Inner Panel Cutting Area And Welded Connections Areas

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View of outside engine support:

Open WELDED CONNECTIONS in area (1) of the severance cut.

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with dimension "a" and cut.

Dimension "a" = 25 mm from center point of 20 mm dia. hole.

Remove section of engine support.

NOTE: Beneath the separating cut (1), there is a bulkhead. The bulkhead will also be renewed. The bulkhead on the new part will be used as reinforcement plate.

Fig 3: View Of Outside Engine Support

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New part preparation

Mark severance cuts on new parts according to severance cuts on vehicle and sever.

Prepare engine support inner part REINFORCEMENT PLATE on separating cut.

The bulkhead (1) on the engine support outer part will be used as reinforcement plate.

Fig 4: Bulkhead On Engine Support Outer Part

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Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mounting.

Prepare new parts in areas (1) up to (3) for joints through welding.

Fig 5: Welding Areas

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In areas (1), prepare new parts for joining by welding.

Fig 6: Welding Areas

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Installation

Install new parts and reinforcement plates with alignment bracket or universal mount.

Weld new parts in areas (1) to (3).

Fig 7: Welding Areas

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Weld new parts in areas (1).

Fig 8: Welding Areas

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