11 00 050 Remove and install engine (N47 D20 01 F25)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove acoustic cover. See 13..... REMOVE ACOUSTIC COVER (N47 D20 O/T1) .
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Move ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID into service position.
Remove both TRAILING LINKS .
Remove acoustic cover at rear. See 13..... REMOVE ACOUSTIC COVER (N47 D20 O/T1) .
Remove RADIATOR .
Disconnect all coolant hoses including heater hose from engine.
Remove EXPANSION TANK .
Remove left PRESSURE PIPE .
Remove right PRESSURE PIPE .
RELEASE A/C COMPRESSOR AND PLACE TO ONE SIDE .
Release ENGINE WIRING HARNESS from electronics box.
Remove DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER .
Remove TRANSMISSION .
All-wheel drive vehicles only:

Remove both OUTPUT SHAFTS .

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel with auxiliary materials.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Remove rear acoustic cover:

Release positive battery cable (1) from clamp.

Release expanding rivets (2).

Remove rear acoustic cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Positive Battery Cable And Rear Acoustic Cover

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Detach snap fastener (1).

Installation note:

Make sure that snap fastener (1) is correctly engaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Fastener

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Unlock fuel feed and return lines (1) and disconnect.

Detach vacuum hose (2) for engine mount.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Feed And Return Lines

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Secure engine wiring harness (1) on engine against falling out.

Fit special tool 11 0 020 on engine.

IMPORTANT: Pay attention to chain of special tool 11 0 020 . Risk of damage.
Only raise engine at the lifting lugs (2) provided for this purpose.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness And Lugs

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NOTE: Picture shows F01.

Release nut (1) on left and right engine mounts.

Installation note:

Replace nuts.

Release ground strap on left engine support arm.

Fig 5: Identifying Nut On Left And Right Engine Mounts

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Assemble engine.

Check COOLING SYSTEM for leaks.