11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N62 / N62TU)
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Special tools required:
- 11 0 000 . See ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect negative battery lead.
- Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
- Both exhaust manifolds remain on engine during removal.
Observe specified tightening torque and safety precautions in all work steps.
WORK STEPS REFERENCE
| Work step | Note: |
|---|---|
| Lift engine hood into assembly position Secure engine in installation position with special tool Remove gearbox |
After removing transmission, secure engine against tilting. |
| Remove intake filter housing | |
| Remove radiator | |
| Remove radiator lines. | |
| Remove expansion tank. | |
| Remove intake air manifold | |
| Remove heater radiator line. | |
| Unlock engine wiring harness section on control unit and detach. | Wiring harness remains on engine. |
| Unlock spark plug wiring harness section on control unit and detach. | Wiring harness remains on engine. |
| Release negative lead on spring strut dome. | |
| Release battery positive lead at positive terminal. | |
| Detach vacuum line and vacuum hose from vacuum pump. | |
| Unlock line on tank venting valve and disconnect. | |
| Remove both oxygen monitor sensors. | |
| Remove both oxygen control sensors | |
| Release negative lead on engine support arm. | |
| Remove vibration damper and tensioning pulley from A/C compressor drive belt | |
| Release power steering pump on bracket, hydraulic lines remain connected. | Do not remove power steering pump, secure against falling down. |
| Release A/C compressor on bracket, lines remain connected, do not evacuate A/C system. | Do not remove A/C compressor, secure against falling down. |
| Release ABS control unit on bracket, lines remain connected. | Do not remove ABS control unit, secure against falling down. |
| Remove lower universal joint of steering spindle |
Vehicles with Dynamic Drive only:
Unlock and detach hydraulic line (1).
Suspend engine off-center from special tool 11 0 000.
Release engine mounts on left and right from above.
Protect assembly compartment and hydraulic lines against damage.
Installation:
Observe specified tightening torque and safety precautions in all work steps.