41 14 531 Replacing Engine Support/Front Left Side Frame Connection (Front Left Wheel Arch Removed)

Observe procedure for repair stage 3. See 41 00 REPAIR TECHNIQUES, REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Removing the engine support side frame connection:

Following new body parts are required (see 41 00... OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES ):

(1) Connection, wheel arch/entrance

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch/Entrance Connection
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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Support Side Frame Welded Connections Areas

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View from below:

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Side Frame Welded Connections Areas

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View from below:

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove wheel arch/entrance connection.

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Arch/Entrance Welded Connections Areas

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New part preparation

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Metal Section And Welded Connections Area

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Installing the engine support side frame connection

Install and weld new parts.

NOTE: The bulkhead cross member (1) is filled with low-flammable cavity foam.

In case of smoke formation, stop the welding procedure and cool the welded area with compressed air if applicable.

Fig 6: Identifying Bulkhead Cross Member

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