11 00 670 Securing the engine in the installation position (N55 Hybrid)

Special tools required:

00 6 100
00 6 130
00 6 050
00 6 070-072
00 6 070-071
00 6 050-053

WARNING: Compliance with the following points is mandatory before beginning work:

Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for working with electric vehicles.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:

Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.

NOTE:

Numbering system for special tools has been re-encoded.

Fig 1: Assembling Cross-Member With Special Tools (00 6 100, 00 6 130)

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Special tools

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure the engine compartment lid in the service position.
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Assemble cross-member 00 6 100 with the special tools, 00 6 130 , 00 6 050, 00 6 070-072, 00 6 070-071, 00 6 050-053.

Unclip Bowden cable (1) for hood opening.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Opening Bowden Cable

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Fig 3: Installing Cross-Member (00 6 100)

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Fit cross-member 00 6 100 with a 2nd person helping.

Screw towing hook (1) into engine block.

Attach chain to towing eye.

Fig 4: Attaching Chain To Towing Eye

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WARNING: Danger of injury!

Tighten down all screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 100 .

IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.
Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.
Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its add-on parts) and the body.

Release screws (1) from both engine mounts.

Pull off vacuum hose from the engine mount on the left and right.

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ .

IMPORTANT: Observe installation note!
To ensure play between engine mount and front axle support, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/front axle support).
Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Mounts Screws

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