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11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool: 
  1. Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
  2. Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
  3. No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
  4. Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.
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Special tool

Reassemble cross member 00 6 100 with special tools 00 6 050, front facings 00 6 070.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Unclip Bowden cable (1) for hood opening.

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Contact points, right.

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Contact points, left.

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Fit cross-member 00 6 100 with a 2nd person helping.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Tighten down all screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 100.

Attention! 

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

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.

Screw towing hook (1) into engine block.

Attach chain to towing eye.

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Release screws (1) from both engine mounts.

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Tightening torque: 22 11 1AZ .

Attention! 

Observe installation note!

To ensure play between engine mount and front axle support, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/front axle support).

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Tightening torque: 22 11 1AZ .