41 11... Removing And Installing Left And Right Holders For Cross-Strut

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right intercooler . See 17 51 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT INTERCOOLER (N63) .

NOTE: Shown without assemblies for purposes of clarity.
An angle drill is required to perform the task.

Following parts are required:

blind rivet nuts (41 12 8 223 082)
screws M6 x 20
nuts M6
plain washers

Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Drill out 3 welded spots in area (1). In so doing, drill through holder (2) and sheet directly behind.

Take off holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Spots Area

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Smooth moldings in area of welded spots (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Spots Area

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Drill out 2 bores (1) on body to 9 mm dia.

Carry out corrosion protection measures on drilled holes (body and holder).

Fig 3: Identifying Drilled Holes

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Set 2 blind rivet nuts (1) M6 with rivet gun.

Fig 4: Identifying Blind Rivet Nuts

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Screw down holder in areas (1) with 2 screws and plain washers.

In area (2) screw down holder with screw, nut and plain washers.

Fig 5: Identifying Holder Nut

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