Removing the engine from the installation position

• Lower the combustion engine by turning the special tool 2 361 506 (00 6 103) until it lies completely on the engine mounts.

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• Feed out special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) on the special tool 2 459 012 and set aside.
• Feed out special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) on the engine mounting bracket (1)  and set aside.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
• Remove the engine bridge (1)  with a support person.

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• Keep all the standard tools ready.

  Number	Description
  1	Standard torque wrench
  2	Swivelling extension
  3	External Torx E14

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• Position suitable tools (1)  .

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• Tighten bolt (1)  of the left engine mount using a standard tool (2)  sideways.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Engine mount to engine support bracket
  M12	tightening torque	100 Nm

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• Tighten the bolt (1)  of the right  engine mount using a standard tool from the top.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Engine mount to engine support bracket
  M12	tightening torque	100 Nm

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• Unscrew the bolts (1)  of the special tool 2 459 012 .
• Feed out the special tool 2 459 012 at the cylinder head and remove.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ATTACHING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CENTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE, TOP .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to RESETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR .