22 11 011 Replacing Left Engine Mount (N51/N52/N52K/N53)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine in installation position . See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N52) .
Remove underbody protection.
Remove left V-strut (E93 and E88 only). See 51 61 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING V-STRUT, FRONT AXLE CARRIER, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release screws (2) and remove engine mount.

Tightening torque. See 22 11 1AZ in 22 11 ENGINE SUSPENSION .

NOTE: Illustration similar

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Screws

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Installation:

Rubber section (1) of engine mount must point to middle of vehicle.

Engine mount designations:

Right engine mount

Even component number

Left engine mount

Odd component number

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Section Of Engine Mount
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