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11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position

Special tools required:

00 6 000
00 6 001
00 6 002
00 6 051
00 6 052
00 6 060
00 6 080

WARNING: Risk of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:

Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.

IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

IMPORTANT: To safely support the cross-member, make sure that the lock carrier (front end - side frame connection) is installed.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure ENGINE BONNET/HOOD IN SERVICE POSITION
Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING

Assemble cross member 00 6 000 with special tools 00 6 051 , 00 6 060 , 00 6 052 .

Fig 1: Identifying Cross Member Special Tools

G00528612

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NOTE: Use towing hook (72 15 8 108 670).

Fig 2: Identifying Towing Hook (72 15 8 108 670)

G04751010

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IMPORTANT: Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.
Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its attachment parts) and the body.

Release front screws (1) on acoustic cover (2). Tightening torque for N52K: 11 12 6AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Acoustic Cover Screws

G00528613

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Raise acoustic cover (1) slightly. Screw in towing hook (2) and tighten down to approx. 30 Nm.

Fig 4: Installing Towing Hook

G00528614

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Fig 5: Pulling Bowden Cable Out Of Bracket

G00528615

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Carefully pull Bowden cable (1) on driver's side out of bracket (2) and do not kink. Carefully press wiring harness (3) to one side.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Fit cross-member 00 6 000 with a 2nd person helping. Fit supports at rear on spring strut dome (4) and at front in area of lock (5). Screw connections of cross-member 00 6 001 must point to windscreen.

Adapt bevel of special tool 00 6 052 to inclination of spring strut dome. Secure chain with coat hook 00 6 080 to spindle 00 6 002 and align centrally over towing hook. Attach special tool to towing hook.

WARNING: Danger of injury! Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on cross-member 00 6 000.

Fig 6: Identifying Cross Member Special Tools

G00528612

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Release screw on left and nut on right (1) and discard. Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Installation note: Replace microencapsulated screw. Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Nut

G04739616

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