11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position

Special tools required:

For the following special tools, refer to MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS -- 128I .

00 0 200
00 0 202
00 0 204
00 0 208
11 0 000 . See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N51) .

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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine bonnet . See 51 00... SERVICE POSITION OF ENGINE HOOD/BONNET .
Remove intake filter housing . See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N51) .

Assemble transverse member 00 6 000 with special tools:

00 6 051 (profile strips)
00 6 070 (supports)
00 6 052 (supports)
00 6 031 (connections)

Fig 1: Identifying Profile Strips (00 6 051), Supports (00 6 070), And Connections (00 6 031)

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

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

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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.

IMPORTANT: For N51, N52, N52K: Aluminum magnesium materials. No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion. A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively. Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released. Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue). For reliable identification: Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic. Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).

Release front screws (1) on acoustic cover (2). Tightening torque for N51: 11 12 6AZ

Fig 3: Identifying Acoustic Cover With Mounting Screws

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

Fig 4: Lifting Acoustic Cover

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Unscrew bolt (1), then loosen screw (2). Fold up headlight bracket (3). Screw (1): Tightening torque 63 12 12AZ . Screw (2): Tightening torque: 63 12 3AZ.

Fig 5: Removing Headlight Bracket

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Fig 6: Fixing Special Tool In Engine Compartment

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Fit transverse member 00 6 000 with a 2nd person helping. Place supports in front in the area of front panel attachment and in the rear on the fasteners of the side panels. Bolt connections of transverse member 00 6 001 must point to windscreen.

Adapt bevel of special tool 00 6 052 to inclination of side panels. Special tool 00 6 070 consists of a left and right support. 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: Risk of injury! Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 000.

Unscrew nuts (1). Raise engine approx. 10 mm with transverse member.

Installation: Replace self-locking nuts. Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ. Check vacuum lines of engine mounts for correct position and connection.

WARNING: Risk of injury! Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 000.

Fig 7: Identifying Profile Strips (00 6 051), Supports (00 6 070), And Connections (00 6 031)

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque. See 22 11 2AZ in 22 11 ENGINE SUSPENSION .

Check vacuum lines of engine mounts for correct position and connection.

Fig 8: Identifying Crossmember Nut

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