Securing Engine In Installation Position With Special Tool

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For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - 6-SERIES .

Special Tools Required:

00 0 200
00 0 201
00 0 202
00 0 203
00 0 204
00 0 208
11 0 020

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove acoustic cover.
Move engine hood into service position. Refer to 51 00 ... SERVICE POSITION OF ENGINE HOOD .
Remove air filter housing.
Remove microfilter. Refer to 64 31 061 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING LOWER SECTION .
Remove tension strut on spring strut dome. Refer to 51 71 373 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TENSION STRUT ON SPRING STRUT DOME .
Release servo fluid reservoir and place to one side.

Assemble special tool 00 0 200 with special tools 00 0 201 / 00 0 202 / 00 0 203 / 00 0 204 / 00 0 208 and fit.

Secure special tool 11 0 020 to front and rear lifting eyes (1) and to special tool 00 0 200.

Fig 1: Locating Front And Rear Lifting Eyes

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NOTE: Supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must rest on screw connection (2) of both side panels (risk of damage).

Fig 2: View Of Cross Member Support Aligned On Screw Connection

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Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 3: Tightening Screws In Cross Member Support

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Release engine mounts at top left and right.

Raise engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 10 mm.

Fig 4: Releasing Engine Mounts At Top Left And Right

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