41 11 043 Replacing Left Engine Support Front Section

Observe procedures for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new body parts are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Front Engine Carrier

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine support.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a=130 mm from front edge of sleeve

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCING PANELS at all severance cuts.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Edge Severance Cut Dimension

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Preparation of new part:

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on car and cut.

Open weld joints in areas (1) on both sides.

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in area (2).

Detach remainder of reinforcement from engine carrier.

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Preparation of new part:

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Take off holder.

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Installation:

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Fig 7: Identifying Straightening Attachment/Universal Mount

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Weld new part in area (1) with additional MAG weld seams.

Fig 8: Identifying MAG Welding Areas

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