11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N54)

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Special tools required:

11 0 000
11 5 281
11 5 282
11 8 680

See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N54, N63) .

IMPORTANT: Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead. See BATTERY .
Move engine bonnet/hood into assembly position .
Drain engine oil .
Remove air cleaner housing . See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N54) .
Remove fan cowl with electric fan. See 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N54) .
Remove radiator . See 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (N52K, N54) .
Detach all coolant hoses from engine.
Remove left and right fresh air duct.
Remove intake air manifold .
Detach vacuum line from brake booster . See 34 33 071 REPLACING VACUUM HOSE FOR BRAKE BOOSTER (N54) .
Unfasten ignition wiring harness and lay to one side. See 12 51 100 REPLACING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR IGNITION AND INJECTORS (N54) .
Unfasten engine wiring harness and lay to one side. See 12 51 001 REPLACING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR ENGINE (N54) .
Remove front left and right output shafts . See OUTPUT SHAFT .
Remove exhaust system . See EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPLETE .
Remove transmission . See 24 00 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP19Z) N54 .

Evacuate A/C system. See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .

Release screws (1) for A/C lines.

Disconnect plug connection (2) on air-conditioning compressor.

Do not remove air-conditioning compressor.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Plug Connection

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Release bolts (1 and 2) from power steering pump bracket.

Set power steering pump down on front axle carrier.

NOTE: Do not disconnect hydraulic lines.

If Dynamic Drive optional equipment is fitted, release bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts

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Disconnect fuel lines (1 and 2).

Close off fuel line (1) with special tool 11 5 281 .

Close off fuel line (2) with special tool 11 5 282 .

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Line And Special Tools

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Secure special tool 11 8 680 to lifting eye on transmission side.

Press locking pin (1) in direction of arrow until locking balls (2) are loose.

Secure special tool 11 8 680 to lifting eye. Release locking pin (1).

Installation:

Special tool 11 8 680 is correctly installed when locking balls (2) are arrested.

Special tool 11 8 680 is firmly secured to lifting eye.

Fig 4: Identifying Locking Pin And Locking Balls

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Suspend special tool 11 0 000 from special tool 11 8 680 in eye (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool 11 8 680 And Eye

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Screw in towing hook (1).

Suspend special tool 11 0 000 from engine crane.

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

Unscrew left and right engine mounts .

Lift engine out with crane.

Fig 6: Identifying Towing Hook And Designated Mounting Eyelets

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Assemble engine.

Observe following in case of replacement engine .

Check function of DME.