11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N20)

Special tools required:

00 6 000
00 6 001
00 6 002
00 6 031
00 6 051
00 6 053
00 6 070
00 6 080

WARNING: Danger 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.

NOTE:

NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR SPECIAL TOOLS has been re-encoded.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine hood in SERVICE POSITION .
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER

Assemble transverse member 00 6 000 with special tools:

00 6 051 (profile strips)
00 6 070 (supports)
00 6 053 (supports)
00 6 031 (connections)

Fig 1: Assembling Transverse Member With Special Tools

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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 add-on parts) and the body.

Release screw (1) on front panel (2).

Tightening torque 41 33 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screw On Front Panel

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Fig 3: Fitting Crossmember

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IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage.

Fit cross-member 00 6 000 with a 2nd person helping.

Place front supports in area of front panel screw connection and rear supports on side panel.

Screw connections of cross-member 00 6 001 must point to windscreen.

Special tool 00 6 070 consists of a left and right support.

Secure chain with hook 00 6 080 to spindle 00 6 002 and align centrally over front engine suspension lug.

Attach special tool to front suspension lug.

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

Fig 4: Assembling Transverse Member With Special Tools

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Nuts

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