11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N20, N26)

Special tools required: 

• 11 0 000
• 009 0 030
• 72 15 8 108 670
• 13 5 160

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Disconnect the BATTERY CABLE NEGATIVE TERMINAL .
• Remove acoustic cover 
• MOVE engine compartment lid into service position.
• Remove transmission  . See 24 00 033 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP45Z) (N20, N26) AWD .
• Remove the CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
• Drain engine oil .
• Remove SOUND INSULATION bulkhead upper part.
• Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• REMOVE bottom clean air pipe.
• REMOVE LEFT CHARGE AIR DUCT .
• Remove RIGHT CHARGE-AIR DUCT .
• Detach all coolant hoses from engine.
• Remove coolant thermostat .
• Remove AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR and place to one side (no drawing off).
• Remove FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL (only all-wheel drive).

For removing and installing the engine, the towing hook 72 15 8 108 670 is required.

Fig 1: Towing Hook (72 15 8 108 670)

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Slightly lift service cover (2) from rubber mount (1) until lock of cover (3) is accessible.

Press together lock and remove cover (3).

Fig 2: Service Cover From Rubber Mount

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Release nuts (1) and remove positive battery cables from positive battery connection point.

Tightening torque: 12 42 3AZ/4AZ .

Fig 3: Nuts And Positive Battery Cables

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Release vacuum line (1) to vacuum pump.

Fig 4: Vacuum Line

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Detach the fuel line at the snap fastener (1).

Fig 5: Fuel Line Snap Fastener

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Seal fuel lines with seals (1) and (2) from set of special tools 13 5 160 .

Fig 6: Seal Fuel Lines With Seals

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Unlock and pull off connector (1) from DME control unit.

Place engine wiring harness to one side.

Fig 7: DME Control Unit Connector

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Open retaining bracket (1) for engine wiring harness.

Unlock and pull off connectors (2) and (3) at power distribution module.

Securely attach engine wiring harness to engine.

Fig 8: Power Distribution Module Connectors

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Release screws (1) on engine mount on left and right.

Tightening torque: 22 11 2AZ .

Fig 9: Screws On Engine Mount

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Schematic diagram:

Screw towing eye (1) into cylinder head.

Tightening torque: 11 12 5AZ .

Attach special tool 11 0 000 to engine crane.

Suspend special tool 11 0 000 only from designated mounting eyelets (2).

The installation eye is in close proximity to starter motor.

Fig 10: Attaching Special Tool (11 0 000) To Engine Crane

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Lift engine out with engine crane.

Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.