When replacing a body component, it is necessary to carry over the hole
pattern from the existing body to the
new component.
The following pictures are a schematic representation of carrying over th
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3!
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Steel-aluminium composite construction is used on the vehicle. Observe specific
procedure Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle.
Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
To remove engine support side frame connection
Following new body parts are required:
Connection, wheel arch/entrance
Fig. 21
IMPORTANT: The BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD must be clamped off on vehicles with
AFGS
active pedestrian protection!
Do not damage adjoining body components!
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment
options are not sufficient.
Carry over schematic representation to the
Notes
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Check function of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove AIR FILTER HOUSING
Unlock plug connection and detach.
Unclip control sensor cable from holder.
Release control sensor w