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41 11 205 Completely Replacing The Left Carrier Support Rep-Rep-RAF5641-4111205 - V.3 (Cooper 4-Door Hatchback And 2-Door Hatchback, 2020-2023)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

For stripping and rigging operations, refer to texts on KSD CD (job number 41 11 205).

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

Use only approved SPOT WELDER  for repairs.

The following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalog).

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Removal: 

Open welded connections in areas (1).

OPEN  spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).

Release and remove carrier support outer section from cavity sealing (3).

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Undo spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (3) and remove carrier support inner section.

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Open welded connections in areas (1) and remove bulkhead (2).

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Preparation of new part: 

Adjust bulkhead (2) and prepare for joining by welding in areas (1).

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Mark severance cut on carrier support inner section according to severance cut on vehicle +20 mm material extra and cut.

Adjust new part and prepare in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.

NOTE: Follow PROCEDURE  for replacement of spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).
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Install new part in areas (1) and (2), prepare for joining by welding.

Remove new parts and deburr bores.

NOTE: Follow procedure for replacement of spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).

(3) Position of cavity sealing.

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Installation: 

Install bulkhead (2) and weld in areas (1).

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Install new part, weld in areas (1) and (2).

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Apply sealant to cavity sealing. Refer to INSTALLING CAVITY SEALING (NOT EXPANDED) REP-REP-RAGRP41-4107102 - V.4 (Cooper 4-door hatchback and 2-door hatchback, 2020-2023)  (3).

Install new part, weld in areas (1) and (2).

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