11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N52)

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WARNING: Risk 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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID IN SERVICE POSITION
Remove AIR INTAKE FILTER HOUSING

Lever out expanding rivets (2) and remove cable clip (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Lever Out Expanding Rivets And Cable Clip

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Unlock and disconnect quick-release coupling (2). Detach vent line from cylinder head cover (1).

Installation:

Make sure quick-release coupling is fitted correctly.

Fig 2: Identifying Quick-Release Coupling And Cylinder Head Cover

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Assemble transverse member 00 6 000 with special tools 00 6 030.

Fig 3: Assembling Transverse Member 00 6 000 Using Special Tools 00 6 030

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Screw in towing hook (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Towing Hook

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IMPORTANT: Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.
Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its attachment parts) and the body.

The support points on the left side are shown.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Position transverse member 00 6 030 with a 2nd person help on designated areas (1, 2) of side panel.

Fig 5: Positioning Transverse Member 00 6 030 On Side Panel

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Secure special tool 11 0 020 to spindle 00 6 002.

Fit suitable chains to special tool 11 0 020 and attach to engine towing hook or lifting eye.

Fig 6: Fitting Suitable Chains Using Special Tool (11 0 020)

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 000, 00 6 030.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with transverse member.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Engine Mount Nuts

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