Removal & Installation
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove engine cover.
- Secure engine hood in service position with special tool. See 00 00... POSITIONING OF MULTITRAILER HOOD FOR SERVICE .
- Remove fresh air duct on left and right. See 64 22 137 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT FRESH AIR GRILLE and 64 22 138 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT FRESH AIR GRILLE .
NOTE:
Risk of damage to fuel rail.
- Remove fuel rail and place to one side. See 13 53 240 REPLACING COMPLETE INJECTION PIPE .
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:
Contact faces (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must rest on screw connections of both side walls.
Tighten the screws (1 and 2).
Release engine mounts at top left and right.
Tightening torque, see 22 11 2AZ in ENGINE & GEARBOX SUSPENSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Raise engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 10 mm.