Removing The Engine Mount Connection Of The Left Side Frame

2021 BMW Z4 sDrive M40iSECTION Removing The Engine Mount Connection Of The Left Side Frame
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  • Open the welded connections in areas (1)  with a file belt sander.
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  • Open the welded connections in areas (1)  to (3)  with a file belt sander.
  • Note that the wheel well plate is not removed and is reused.

    Release the welded connections so that joining via MAG welding can take place during the installation.

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  • Remove the welded connections in area (1)  and remove the connecting plate (2)  .
  • Release welded connections in areas (3)  .
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  • Release welded connections in areas (1)  .
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  • Release the welded connections in areas (1)  and remove the connecting plate (2)  .
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  • Remove the outer panel in area (1)  with the file belt sander.

    Release the welded connections in areas (2)  and remove the connecting plate (3)  .

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  • Open welded connections in area (1)  .
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  • Remove the welded connections in area (1)  and remove the reinforcement plate (2)  .
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