11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (S65)

Special tools required:

11 0 000
13 5 280
17 2 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Engine hood/bonnet in assembly position.
Drain ENGINE OIL .
Remove SUCTION FILTER HOUSING .
Remove INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD .
Remove underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION at front and rear.
Remove TRANSMISSION (Important observe repair instructions).
Remove ELECTRIC FAN .
Remove RADIATOR with coolant hoses.
Drain coolant.
Remove EXPANSION TANK with coolant hose.
Draw off A/C SYSTEM .
Remove all lines . See 64 53 670 REPLACING LINE FROM COMPRESSOR TO EVAPORATOR (S85) , 64 53 660 REPLACING LINE FROM CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR (S65) or 64 53 642 REPLACING LINE FROM COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER (S65) from A/C compressor.
Remove SECONDARY-AIR PUMP .
Detach B+ LEAD in engine compartment.
Detach VACUUM HOSE from brake booster.
Release SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE in engine compartment.
Release grounding strap on engine support arm.

Release stabilizer (1) on front axle carrier at front.

Allow stabilizer (1) to hang loose.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Stabilizer

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Remove complete STEERING SPINDLE .

Remove heat shield.

Release screws (1).

Detach steering spindle extension (2).

Tightening torque: 32 31 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Spindle Extension Screw

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Release nuts (1 and 4).

Detach oil lines (2 and 3).

Recycling:

Have a cloth ready to catch a residual amount of engine oil.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Lines Nuts

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Secure oil lines (1) with a cable tie (2) to front panel.

Fig 4: Securing Oil Lines Using Cable Tie

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Unclip heater hose (1) and set down with heating valve on engine.

Disconnect both hoses (2) from secondary-air valves.

Fig 5: Identifying Heater Hose

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to steering gear and oil sump.

Disconnect fuel line (1) and lock with special tool 13 5 280.

Disconnect flushing line (2).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Fuel Line

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Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) on engine completely.

Secure engine wiring harness (1) with a cable tie (2) to engine hood/bonnet damper.

Fig 7: Securing Engine Wiring Harness Using Cable Tie

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Release both clamps (1) with special tool 17 2 050.

Remove coolant hose (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Coolant Hose Clamps

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NOTE: Do not release any hydraulic lines on the power steering pump.

Release power steering pump (1) on engine block.

Set down power steering pump (1) on front axle carrier.

Fig 9: Identifying Power Steering Pump

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Unscrew left and right engine mounts . See 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (S65) or 22 11 011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (S65) .

Secure special tool 11 0 000 to suspension eyes (1).

Remove engine with 2 persons.

Fig 10: Securing Special Tool (11 0 000) To Suspension Eyes

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Assemble engine.

Top up COOLANT and vent cooling system.

Pour in engine oil.

Install REPLACEMENT ENGINE .

Correct CBS data status.