Remove Engine Mount

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• Release self-tapping screws in the areas (1) and (2).

  Release the rivet connectors in the areas (3).

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• Heat and remove the bonded connections in areas (1) to (3). Do not damage aluminum spring support in the process!
• Perform the separating cut (1) as shown. Do not damage aluminum spring support (2) in the process!
• Remove the engine mount section.

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• Open welded connections in area (1).
• Release self-tapping screws in area (2).
• Heat and remove the bonded connections in area (2).
• Remove reinforcement (3).

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• Make separating cuts (1) as shown. Detach engine mount section-wise.
• Partially release the self-tapping screw in area (2) and rivet connectors in the areas (3) with a file belt sander.
• Heat and remove the bonded connection in areas (2) and (3).

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• Release self-tapping screws and rivet connectors in the areas (1).
• Heat and remove the bonded connections in areas (1) and remove the engine mount (2).

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