11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (N52)

Special tools required:

For the following special tools, refer to MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

00 0 200
00 0 202
00 0 204
00 0 208
11 0 000

WARNING: Risk 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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine bonnet/hood in service position . See 51 00... SERVICE POSITION OF ENGINE HOOD/BONNET .
Remove cowl panel cover . See 51 13 115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COWL PANEL COVER .
Remove intake filter housing . See 11 00 050 Removing And Installing Engine (N54) .
Remove both tension struts from spring strut dome . See 51 71 371 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT DOME (CONVERTIBLE) or 51 71 371 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT DOME (COUPE) .
Remove acoustic cover
Remove hose for crankshaft ventilation.

Release screws (1, 2).

Remove bulkhead (3).

Installation:

Make sure bulkhead is correctly seated.

M6x20 screw must be fitted in middle.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws In Bulkhead

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Assemble crossmember 00 0 200 with special tools 00 0 202, 00 0 204, 00 0 208.

Fig 2: Identifying Cross Member 00 0 200

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NOTE: Use towing hook (72 15 8 108 670).

Fig 3: Identifying Towing Hook (72 15 8 108 670)

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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 attachment parts) and the body.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
With the aid of an assistant and the supports (2), place crossmember 00 0 200 on the screw connections of the side panels.

Screw in towing hook (1) and tighten down to approx. 30 Nm.

Secure special tool 11 0 000 to spindle 00 0 202.

Fit suitable chains to special tool 11 0 000 and attach to towing hook (1) or engine lifting eye.

Fig 4: Identifying Towing Hook, Supports With Special Tools

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on cross member 00 0 200.

Fig 5: Identifying Crossmember 00 0 200

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque. See 22 11 2AZ in 22 11 ENGINE SUSPENSION .

Check vacuum lines of engine mounts for correct position and connection.

Fig 6: Identifying Nuts

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