22 11 001 Replacing left engine mount (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 Engine Support Arm .
Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle . See 00...... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .
If necessary, remove steering gear cover at side

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Hose

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Pull vacuum hose (1) with angle out of engine mount.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mount And Screw

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Release screws (1) and remove engine mount (2).

Tightening torque 22 11 4AZ . See ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Identifying Lug Of Engine Mount

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Installation:

Lug (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