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5 RA Replacing Left Front Engine Carrier (without Wheel Housing) (partial Replacement|Page 1892 > < 5 RA Replacing Left Front Engine Carrier (without Wheel Housing) (partial Replacement|Page 1890
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Cut new engine carrier to size to match cut on car and fit in with
straightening attachment (1).

Clean mating surfaces and drill holes for plug welding.

Produce reinforcement plates with width (B) of about 60 mm and
coat with zinc dust paint.

Insert reinforcement plates half their width into engine carrier and
plug weld.

Align partial replacement piece with straightening attachment (1)
and plug weld.

Weld engine carrier in welding joint.

Weld engine carrier to wheel housing.

Grind down and clean welded seam and welded spots.

Cut new transmission tunnel reinforcement plate to size to match
cut on car and fit in.

Clean mating surfaces and drill holes for plug welding.

RA  Replacing left front engine carrier (without wheel housing) (partial replacement

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