41 11 043 Front Left Engine Support Section Replacement

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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.

Following new body parts are required (refer to ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ETK ):

(1) Engine carrier, front
(2) Bracket for diagonal strut (not illustrated)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Engine Carrier
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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine carrier.

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 Engine Support Front Edge Sleeve Dimension

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Support Weld Joints 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 5: Identifying Engine Carrier Weld Joints Areas On Both Sides

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Preparation of new part

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Take off holder.

Fig 6: Identifying Wheel Arch Bracket Welded Connections Areas

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Installation:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Engine Universal Mount

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

Fig 8: Identifying MAG Weld Seams Area

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Installation:

Position bracket for diagonal strut (2) and weld in area (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Diagonal Strut Bracket And Weld Area

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