Securing engine in installation position (N55T0 Engine) (2016-2018)

Special tools required:

006100
006130
00 6 050
00 6 053
00 6 070

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.

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Special tools

Necessary preliminary work:

Secure the engine compartment lid in the service position.
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
F33 CONVERTIBLE ONLY, REMOVE FRONT-END STRUTS .

Complete the cross member 00 6 100 with the special tools, 00 6 130, 00 6 050, 00 6 053 and 00 6 070.

Unclip Bowden cable (1) for hood opening.

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

Screw towing hook (1) into engine block.

Attach chain to towing eye.

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

CAUTION: 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.

NOTE: 4WD

Release bolts (1) on engine mount.

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ .

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NOTE: Rear-wheel drive

Release screws (1) from both engine mounts.

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ .

CAUTION: 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).
Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ .

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