11 00 050 Removing and installing/replacing engine (N63)

Special tools required:

11 0 020 .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID into service position.
Drain COOLANT .
Remove expansion tank.
Disconnect positive battery lead from connection point.
Draw off A/C SYSTEM .
Remove right SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
Remove RADIATOR .
Remove both INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS .
Disconnect coolant hoses from engine.
Disconnect coolant hoses from charge air cooler.
Disconnect line from tank vent valve.
Detach power steering pump from holder.
Remove UNIVERSAL JOINT .
Remove automatic transmission. See REMOVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z) (MODEL YEARS 2009 THROUGH 2012) or REMOVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP70Z) (MODEL YEARS 2013 THROUGH 2015) .
Remove FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Remove BEARING SUPPORT .

Release wiring harness (1) from electronics box (2) and secure on engine against falling off.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness And Electronics Box

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Release wiring harness from supplementary electronics box (1) and secure on engine against falling off.

Fig 2: Identifying Supplementary Electronics Box

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove battery earth lead (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Earth Lead And Nut

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Unlock and detach vacuum line (1) from vacuum pump.

Fig 4: Identifying Vacuum Pump Vacuum Line

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Release screw (1).

Remove air conditioning line (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Air Conditioning Line And Screw

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Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Picture shows N57

Fig 6: Identifying Coolant Hoses

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Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Release screw (2).

Press off oil line from oil reservoir to intake pipe section with special tool to prevent oil from escaping.

Tightening torque 32 41 8AZ .

Installation note:

Replace hose clamp.

Fig 7: Identifying Hose Clamp And Screw

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Remove intake pipe section (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2).

Remove intake pipe in upward direction.

Fig 8: Removing Intake Pipe From Holder

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Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Detach coolant hose from water valve.

Release hose clamp and detach coolant hose (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Coolant Hose And Clamp

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Unlock and disconnect fuel delivery line (1), seal off with special tool 13 5 160.

Seal off fuel delivery line (2) with special tool 13 5 162.

Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Delivery Lines

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Undo screw (1), tightening torque 17 22 4AZ .

Detach oil lines from oil filter housing.

Catch and dispose of emerging oil.

Fig 11: Identifying Oil Line And Screw

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Release screws (1) on engine mount on left and right. See REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT and REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT .

Fig 12: Identifying Engine Mounting Screw

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

Suspend special tool from lifting eyes (1) at front and rear.

11 0 020 Lift out engine with special tool.

Fig 13: Lifting Out Engine Using Special Tool (11 0 020)

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Mount ENGINE ON ASSEMBLY STAND .

Assemble engine.

Top up COOLANT and vent cooling system.

Check COOLING SYSTEM for leaks.