Securing engine in installation position with special tool (N62)

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For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) , MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) and BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

00 0 200
00 0 201
00 0 202
00 0 203
00 0 204
00 0 208
11 0 020
51 2 180

Remove acoustic cover.

Using special tool 51 2 180, secure engine hood in service position. Refer to 51 00 ... SERVICE POSITION OF ENGINE HOOD/BONNET .

Assemble special tool 00 0 200 with special tools 00 0 201 / 00 0 202 / 00 0 203 / 00 0 204 / 00 0 208 and fit.

Secure special tool 11 0 020 to front and rear lifting eyes and to special tool 00 0 200.

NOTE: The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must rest on the bolt connection of both side walls.

Fig 1: Securing Engine Lifter To Lifting Eyes

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Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Screws On Engine Lifter

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Release engine mounts at top left and right.

Raise engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 10 mm.

Fig 3: Raising Engine Using Lifter

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