41 11 091 Replacing engine support in front of bulkhead, left

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Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Use only an approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new parts are required:

(1) Engine support, outer
(1) Engine support, inner

Fig 1: Inner/Outer Engine Support

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Removal

Open WELDED CONNECTIONS in areas (1) and (2).

3 panels are welded in area (2). Open WELDED CONNECTION for both outer panels.

Fig 2: Welded Connections Areas

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Open WELDED CONNECTIONS in areas (1).

Fig 3: Welded Connections Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) according to schematic diagram in accordance with specified dimension and cut.

Dimension (A) = 5 mm.

Release WELDED CONNECTIONS in areas (2) and (3) and remove engine support.

Three panels are welded in areas (3). Open WELDED CONNECTION for both outer panels.

Fig 4: Welded Connections Areas And Severance Cut Mark

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New part preparation

Attention !

Cut outer panel only.

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with severance cut on vehicle and cut.

Open WELDED CONNECTIONS in areas (2). Remove part section (3).

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATE (4) for severance cut (1).

Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mounting.

Fig 5: Severance Cut Mark And Welded Connections Areas

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NOTE: Inner part of engine support new part is hidden for a better overview.

Wheel arch support (1), engine support outer part (2) and front axle support fixture (3) must be welded together in areas (4) using PLUG WELDING method.

Transfer and drill holes (4) (open WELDED CONNECTIONS ) on new part engine support outer part (2).

Do not spot-drill or drill through front axle support fixture (3)!

Fig 6: Wheel Arch Support, Engine Support Outer Part And Front Axle Support Fixture

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Prepare new parts and reinforcement plate (1) in the areas (2) for joining by welding.

Fig 7: Weld-Joint Areas

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NOTE: The component "front axle support fixture" is located in the areas (1) and (2). Refer to Fig 6.

NOTE: The component "front axle support fixture" must be welded in the areas (1) and (2) using PLUG WELDING method.

Transfer and drill holes (3) (open WELDED CONNECTIONS ) on new part engine support outer part.

In areas (2) set one Ø 8 mm bore hole each. The positions of the bore holes (2) can be found on the removed part and need to be transferred to the new part.

Do not spot-drill or drill through front axle support fixture!

In the remaining areas (4), prepare new parts for joining by welding.

Fig 8: Bore Hole Areas And Weld-Joint Areas

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In areas (1), prepare new parts for joining by welding.

Fig 9: Welded Connections Areas

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Installation

Install new parts and reinforcement plate to fit with alignment bracket or universal fixture.

Weld new parts in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 10: Welding Areas

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Weld new parts in areas (1).

Fig 11: Welded Connections Areas

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Weld new parts and reinforcement plate (1) in areas (2).

Fig 12: Welding Areas

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