Securing engine in installation position with special tool (W10/W11)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Install special tool 51 2 160.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool

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Reduce excess pressure in cooling system.

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Coolant Line Clamp

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Lay bracket for oxygen sensor to one side.

Release screw (2).

Release coolant line clamp (3).

Screw special tool 11 8 260 onto cylinder head.

Fig 3: Screwing Special Tool Onto Cylinder Head

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NOTE: The water pipe is also secured to special tool 11 8 260 at the same time. See Fig 3 .

Assemble special tool 00 0 200 with special tools 00 0 201 / 00 0 202 / 00 0 205 / 00 0 207 / 00 0 209 and fit.

Fig 4: Installing Special Tools

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NOTE: Remove plug before fitting special tool.
Risk of damage on both side walls.

Assemble engine.