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

Special tools required:

00 6 000
00 6 002
00 6 004
00 6 010
00 6 050
00 6 050.

WARNING:

High-voltage hazard!

The following must be strictly observed prior to starting work :

Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling hybrid cars.

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.

IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

NOTE:

Numbering system for special tools has been re-encoded.

IMPORTANT: Special tool must not be fitted when cross-member (1) is installed.

Fig 1: Identifying Cross-Member

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

SECURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID IN SERVICE POSITION .
REMOVING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT FRONT AND REAR .
Remove TRIM PANEL for engine compartment lid at side
Remove acoustic cover

Assemble transverse member 00 6 000 with special tools 00 6 002 00 6 004, 00 6 010, 00 6 050.

Fig 2: Assembling Cross-Member 00 6 000 With Special Tools 00 6 002 00 6 004, 00 6 010, 00 6 050

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Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (Crossmember 00 6 100, Adapters 00 6 130, T-Pieces 2 318 635, And Supports 00 6 050)

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New tool.

Assemble traverse member with special tool 00 6 050.

Graphic shows: N63 engine

NOTE: Contact points (1) for special tool 00 6 050. are pictured.

Position transverse member with a 2nd person helping on contact points (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Contact Points

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IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

Screw towing hook (1) into engine block.

Align cross-member so that spindle is correctly positioned over towing hook.

Secure chain to the spindle and suspend from towing hook (1).

WARNING: Danger of injury.
Tighten down all screws and nuts on transverse member.

Fig 5: 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 add-on parts) and the body.

Release bolts (1) on engine mount.

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

IMPORTANT: Observe installation note.
To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mount Bolt

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