Removing the left engine support bracket

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

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.

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 .

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FROM THE REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH EXHAUST TAILPIPE TRIMS .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE FRONT AIR SUSPENSIONS .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING BOLT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL UPPER PART IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING TOPPING CLEAN AIR PIPE AT LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .
Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPERS .
Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: RELEASING LINE FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSORS .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTIONS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT .
Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to RELEASING THE THERMOSTAT OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP SWIVEL BEARING ATTACHMENT .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to LOWERING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to RELEASING THE HOLDER FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to COMPLETELY REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to DISCONNECTING HYDRAULIC LINES TO TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 7 TO 12 .

Loosen screws (1) .
Loosen screws (2) .
Remove the heat shield.

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Loosen screws (1) .
Remove the left engine support bracket (2) .

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