22 11 130 Removing and installing/replacing left mounting bracket (N52/N52K/N53/N54)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine in installation position . See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N52) .
Remove front underbody protection.
Remove left engine support arm .
Remove left engine mount .
Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle . See 00...... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .

Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Bracket And Screw

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Release screws (1) and remove mounting bracket (2).

Tightening torque 22 11 5AZ . See ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: Illustration shows installed engine mount.