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

Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

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Use only an approved SPOT WELDER  for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new parts are required:

1. Engine mount, outer
2. Engine mount, inner

Fig 1: Inner And Outer Engine Mount

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Removal 

View of inside engine mount:

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

Cut engine mount 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 mount:

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 mount.

Fig 3: Severance Cut And Welded Connections Area

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New part preparation 

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

Prepare engine mount inner part REINFORCEMENT PLATE  on separating cut.

The bulkhead (1) on the engine mount 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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