Radiator Support: Service and Repair

41 33 040 Replacing front left or right side wall holder

Note:



Read contents of Body, General.
Side wall removed.
Transfer the systematic diagram onto the respective holder version.


General information:



Procedure Observe repair stage 2!

Following new body parts are required
(refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue):




- (1) Holder, side wall, front (variant 1)
- (2) Holder, side wall, front (variant 2)

Following consumables are required:





Removal of side wall holder (variant 1):




Release welded connections in areas (1)
and remove holder (2).




Preparation of new part:




Adjust new part in conjunction with side
panel in front to fit.
In area of bonding surfaces (1), set
2 4.2 mm dia. bore holes (2) for blind
rivetsN3.
Remove new part and deburr holes.






Important!



Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.


Installation of side wall holder:



Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.
Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.


Removal of side wall holder (variant 2):




Release welded connection in area (1)
and remove holder (2).




Preparation of new part:




Fit in new part.
In area of adhesive surface (1), drill a
4.2 mm dia. bore hole (2) for blind rivet
N3.



Remove new part and deburr holes.

Important!



Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.


Installation of side wall holder:




Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surface.
Install new part and rivet with blind rivet.