Removing engine

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WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system .
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage due to missing motor oil .
Missing motor oil following replacement of the cylinder head or the engine can lead to damage on the valve train .

After replacing the cylinder head or the engine, do not start the engine without observing the repair notes.
It is imperative you observe the repair notes for cylinder head or engine replacement.
For additional information, see: REPAIR NOTES FOR CYLINDER HEAD OR ENGINE REPLACEMENT .

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to REMOVING THE UPPER FIREWALL COVER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
Refer to SUCTIONING THE AIR CONDITIONING .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to REMOVING E-BOX .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR FROM THE MOUNT .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR DUCT BETWEEN THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER AND THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING PRESSURE PIPE BETWEEN THROTTLE BODY AND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE CROSS STRUT WITH THE TORSION STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL AT FRONT AND REAR .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CONNECTING COOLANT LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LOCATING PINS .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT COOLANT RADIATOR .
Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DISCONNECTING PLUG CONNECTIONS FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DISCONNECTING PURGE AIR LINE .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ANTI-ROLL BAR FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK .
Refer to RELEASING ATTACHMENTS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to WITH RIGHT INSTALLATION: DETACHING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to DETACHING RUBBER MOUNT FROM FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to DETACHING AND REMOVING FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .

Loosen nuts (1).
Feed out the positive battery terminal (2) and remote positive terminal (3) and place aside.

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Loosen clamps (1).
Feed the coolant line (2) out of the battery tray (4) and place aside.
Loosen screws (3).
Slide out and remove the battery tray (4).

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Loosen screw (1).
Feed out the ground strap (2) and set it aside.

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Unlock the locks (1).
Feed out he vacuum line (2) and set it aside.

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Release the clamping collar (1) with the special tool 0 495 794 (17 2 050) .
Feed out coolant line (2) and place to one side.
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

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Unlock and loosen connector (1).
Release the clamps (2).
Remove the wiring harness section (3) and put to one side.

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Unlock and loosen coolant line (1).

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Release and unlock the coolant lines (1) and (2) on the heat management module (3).
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

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Unlock and loosen connector (1).
Unlock and loosen coolant line (2).
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

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Unlock and loosen coolant line (1).
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

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Unlock lock (1).
Guide the fuel feed line (2) out and set it aside.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Unlock the locks (3).
Feed the tank ventilation line (4) out and set it aside.

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Seal the fuel lines with special tools 0 496 565 (13 5 160) and 0 496 568 (13 5 162) .

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CAUTION:
Residual pressure in the heating and air conditioning system .
Injury hazard!
- Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when disconnecting the refrigerant line.
- Close the refrigerant lines with seal plugs.
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Unlock and loosen connector (1).
Loosen screws (2).
Feed out the refrigerant line (3) and set it aside.
Close the openings on the refrigerant lines (3) and the air conditioning compressor with standard tools.
Unlock and loosen the locks (1).
Disconnect coolant hoses from transmission oil cooler.
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

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Detach the ribbon clamp (1).

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Make sure that the distance mandrels 40/50 of tabletop A of the mobile lifting table are installed in the mounting point (1) of the oil sump.

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Have the set of special tools 2 305 379 ready.

Overview of the set of special tools 2 305 379 :

Number	Description
10	For mounting the swivel bearing with the brake disc
20	Mounting element for adjustable stand
30	Adjustable stand
40	Distance mandrel 40x160 mm
50	Distance mandrel 40x110 mm
60	Distance mandrel 40x60 mm
70	Stand with U-profile
80	Plate mounting 100 mm

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Prepare the special tool 2 184 136 .

Overview of the special tool 2 184 136 :

Letter	Description
A	Tabletop for engine with coordinates
B	Tabletop for transmission with coordinates

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Position the adjustable mount (30) with the spacer pin (40) for the engine block on the tabletop (A) at the coordinates 6/5 and 2/6 (1).
Position the adjustable mount (30) with the spacer pin (50) for the engine oil pan on the tabletop (A) at the coordinates 4/2 and 2/3 (2).
Position the adjustable mount (30) with the spacer pin (80) for the transmission housing on the tabletop (B) at coordinates 9/6, 7/6 and 8/2 (3).

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Position the adjustable mount 2 357 221 for the transmission housing on the tabletop (B) at the coordinates 6/3 (4).
Position lifting table under the engine.
Abut all fixtures and screw to the lifting table.

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Make sure the spacer pins (1) are correctly positioned in the mounts (2) of the engine oil pan.

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Make sure the spacer pins (1) are correctly positioned in the mount (2) of the crankcase.

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Screw the special tool (adjustable stand) 2 357 221 onto the transmission housing using the screws (1).

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Mark (arrows) the position of the lifting table (1) on the workshop floor.
The marks (arrows) make the installation easier.

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WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
Position weight compensation (1) on vehicle.

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Loosen screws (1).

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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT) .
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Loosen screws (1).
Carefully raise the vehicle.