Mounting engine on assembly jig (W20) (i3 base, i3s)

Special tools required: 

• 00 2 320 
• 00 2 300 
• 2 286 313 
• 11 0 020 

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove complete drive unit. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE DRIVE UNIT (I3 BASE, I3S) .
• Disconnect engine from drive unit. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE FROM DRIVE UNIT (DRIVE UNIT REMOVED) (I3 BASE, I3S) .

Mount special tool 00 2 320  on special tool 00 2 300  .

Mount special tool 2 286 313  on special tool 2 286 313  .

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Mount special tool 2 286 313  on engine with Range Extender electrical machine.

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Secure the engine with the special tool 2 286 313  on the support arm with the screws (1 to 4).

Swivel the engine with the Range Extender electrical machine in the arrow direction.

The Range Extender electrical machine must point upward for installation and disassembly.

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Detach THE RANGE EXTENDER ELECTRICAL MACHINE .

Secure special tool 2 286 313  on the alternator side with screws (1).

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Attach the stand to the securing eye (1) with special tool 11 0 020  .

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Remove screws (1 to 4).

Swivel the engine (1) by 180°.

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Secure the engine with the special tool 2 286 313  on the support arm with the screws (1 to 4).

Detach the special tool 2 286 313  with a workshop crane and special tool 11 0 020  .

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Assemble engine.

Checking oil level:

• Park vehicle on a horizontal surface.

Service Function: 

1. Drive.
2. Range extender digital engine electronics.
3. Range extender service start.

Carry out leakage test for 20 min.