41 11 043 Front Section Of Left Engine Support Replacement

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus   for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

• (1) Engine carrier, front

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

Measurement a=130 mm from front edge of sleeve

Installation: 

Weld in reinforcing panels   at all severance cuts.

Fig 1: Cut Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 2: Weld Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Weld Joint Areas

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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.

Open weld joints in area (2).

Detach remainder of reinforcement from engine carrier.

Fig 4: Weld Joint Areas

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Preparation of new part: 

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Take off holder.

Fig 5: Weld Joint Area

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Installation: 

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

Fig 6: Universal Mount

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

Fig 7: Area Additional MAG Weld Seams

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