11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N54, N54T)

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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
Secure ENGINE HOOD/BONNET
Remove AIR FILTER HOUSING
Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
Remove RADIATOR
Remove CAPACITOR FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Remove CHARGE AIR COOLER
Remove EXPANSION TANK .
Detach all coolant hoses from engine
Remove rear AIR DUCT
Detach vacuum line from brake booster
Unfasten engine wiring harness from electronics box and lay to one side
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove gearbox. See 2300018 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION (GS6-53BZ) N54 or 28 00 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX (GS7D36SG) N54
Release LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE from steering gear (do not remove)
Release grounding strap on left engine support arm.

Release nut (1) and disconnect positive battery cable (2) from positive battery connection point.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cable And Nut

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Disconnect fuel lines (1).

Seal fuel lines with special tool 13 5 161 and

13 5 162.

Disconnect tank vent line (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Tank Vent Line And Fuel Line

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Release bolt (1) from engine oil pipe on oil-to-water heat exchanger.

Remove engine oil pipe.

Installation note:

Replace all seals.

Tightening torque 17 21 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Oil Pipe Mounting Bolt

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Secure special tool 11 8 680 to lifting eye on gearbox 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 note:

Special tool 11 8 680 is mounted correctly if the locking balls (2) are locked.

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

Fig 4: Pressing Locking Pin

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Attach special tool 11 0 000 to special tool 11 8 680 in eye (1).

Picture shows E9x.

Fig 5: Connecting Special Tool 11 0 000 To Special Tool 11 8 680

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

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mount Nut

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Screw in towing hook (1).

Suspend special tool (4) 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.

Remove left engine support arm.

Lift engine out with crane.

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tools 11 0 000 And 11 8 680 On Engine Crane

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Installation note:

Secure special tool (1) 11 7 310 to steering box.

Fig 8: Connecting Special Tool 11 7 310 To Steering Box

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Assemble engine.

Observe following in case of REPLACEMENT ENGINE .

Check function of Digital Diesel Electronics.