11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (M62): Notes

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Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery,

refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect negative battery lead.

Remove heater bulkhead, refer to 51 71 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER BULKHEAD .

Lift engine hood into assembly position.

NOTE: The following work must be carried out with a second person assisting. Work instruction applies to left and right sides.
Gently raise retaining clip and simultaneously push upwards.
Hold engine hood, unhook damper on hood. Open engine hood fully and reattach damper with special tool 51 2 170 to hood.

Fig 1: Reattaching Damper With Special Tool 51 2 170 To Hood

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Turn fasteners on acoustic cover 90° counterclockwise, remove acoustic cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Acoustic Cover Removing Screws

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Release bellows on throttle. Remove intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor.

Remove windshield washing reservoir.

Open hose clip (1). Disconnect hose (2) for brake booster from suction jet pump.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Booster Hose And Clip

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CAUTION: Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Disconnect fuel feed line from injection pipe and seal hose ends with special tool 13 5 281 and special tool 13 5 282.

Instructions for removing and installing fuel hoses,

refer to 13 53 540 REPLACING, SEALING FUEL HOSES .

Remove front splash guard.

Remove reinforcement plate.

CAUTION: See FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .

Open coolant drain plug on right side of engine block.

Drain and dispose of coolant.