Removing the engine from the lifting table

WARNING: Hot exhaust system.
Risk of burning!

Any work must exclusively be carried out with an exhaust system that has cooled down.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage due to missing motor oil.
Missing motor oil following repairs to the components in the oil circuit or replacement of the engine can lead to damage to the engine.

Following repairs to components in the oil circuit or replacement of the engine, do not start the engine without observing the repair notes.
It is imperative that you observe the repair notes following repairs to components in the oil circuit or replacement of the engine.
For additional information, refer to: REPAIR NOTES FOR CYLINDER HEAD OR ENGINE REPLACEMENT .

Preliminary work

Refer to SUCTIONING THE AIR CONDITIONING .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to RELEASING LEFT AND RIGHT COLLAR SCREW .
Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL DEVICE .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONTROL UNIT BRACKET FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE TANK VENT LINE AND PLUG CONNECTION FROM THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR .
Refer to DETACHING B POSITIVE WIRE ON THE JUMP START TERMINAL POINT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FUEL HOSE .
Refer to REMOVING MOUNTING FOR DME MASTER CONTROL MODULE SUPPORT .
Refer to RELEASING THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS PARTIALLY .
Refer to REPLACING HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to RELEASING LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
Refer to ONLY IF WORK IS PERFORMED ON THE REMOVED ENGINE .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
Refer to DRAINING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to PARTIAL INSTALLATION OF ENGINE OIL COOLER .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT FRONT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to DISCONNECTING REFRIGERANT LINES .
Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT HOSE BETWEEN THE COOLANT RADIATOR AND ENGINE .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE COOLANT LINES AND REFRIGERANT LINES .
Refer to UNLOCKING AND DISCONNECTING PLUG CONNECTION OF THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING COOLANT PUMP FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE, LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING COOLANT PUMP FOR LOW TEMPERATURE ON RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING REAR TUNNEL CONNECTING SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to REMOVING THE PROP SHAFT COMPLETELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
Refer to LOOSENING THE BRAKE CALIPER, LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING CABLE FROM VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNT OF SWIVEL BEARING AT THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE FOR WORK ON THE ENGINE (REMOVING THE ENGINE WITH TRANSMISSION) .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to DETACHING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
Refer to LOWERING THE LIFTING TABLE .

Unlock and disconnect the coolant ventilation line (2) engine-side.
Unlock and disconnect the coolant ventilation line (1) radiator-side.
Loosen screws (3) .
Unclip the fuel lines in area (4) .

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Equipment specification with gasoline particulate filter:
Release the nut (2) .
Equipment specification with gasoline particulate filter:
Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Equipment specification with gasoline particulate filter:
Release the nut (2) .
Equipment specification with gasoline particulate filter:
Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Loosen screws (1) .
Remove the V-ribbon clips (2) .
Release the nuts in area (3) .
Remove the lower catalytic converter near engine (4) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) from the VTG.
Release the wiring harness mountings (2) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (3) from the automatic transmission.
Release the screw in area (4) .
Remove ground cable.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Lash transmission with commercially available tensioning strap (1) .

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Loosen nut (1) .

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For equipment specification up to 31/07/2018
Loosen screw (3) .
Release hydraulic lines (1) and (2) to the transmission oil cooler.

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Unclip the transmission oil thermostat (1) upward from the decoupling elements (2) .
Remove transmission oil thermostat (1) with the wires.

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For equipment specification from 01/08/2018 on
Loosen screw (1) .
Pull transmission oil lines (2) out of the thermostat (3) and set them aside.
Catch and dispose of the leakage transmission oil.

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Loosen screw (1) .
Pull thermostat (2) out of the connections on the transmission and remove.

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Loosen screws (1) .
Lower and store front prop shaft (1) .

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Remove cover (1) .

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Release converter bolt (1) .
Crankshaft at central bolt may only be turned clockwise.

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Prepare special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) (1) with the shaped part 0 494 622 (24 4 164) (2) as shown.

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Insert special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) into the recess of the transmission housing and apply slight tension using the screw (1) .
Screw the bolt (2) in to the stop.
Hand-tighten the screw (1) .

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Support the engine.
Loosen the screws (arrows) and remove the transmission.

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Release retaining screws (1) on the lifting table (2) on both sides by a few threads.

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Removing primary oxygen sensor for cylinders 1 to 4

Unlatch the plug connection (1) upwards and disconnect.
Unlatch the cable from the detents (2) .

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Release Lambda oxygen sensor (1) with the special tool 0 491 074 (11 7 020) .
Remove the Lambda oxygen sensor (1) .

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Removing Lambda oxygen sensor for the cylinders 5 to 8

Unlatch the plug connection (1) upwards and disconnect.
Unlatch the cable from the detents (2) .

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Release the Lambda oxygen sensor (1) with the special tool 0 491 074 (11 7 020) .
Remove the Lambda oxygen sensor (1) .

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Rotate the sealing cap (1) of the expansion tank for the charge air cooler counterclockwise and open.
Loosen screw (2) .

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Suction the coolant using a commercially available syringe (1) or a suitable tool.

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Disengage retaining spring (1) upwards out of the connecting branch (2) of the coolant line with a screwdriver.
Press in the locking mechanism (3) and detach the coolant lines (4) .
Do not use clamping pliers to disconnect plastic tubes (4) .
Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.
Remove the expansion tank for the charge air coolers.

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Disengage the hose (1) and place to one side.

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Disengage the line (2) from the cable brackets.
Loosen screws (1) .

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Removing wiring harness section for the ignition system of cylinder bank 1

Loosen nut (3) .
Loosen screws (2) .
Disconnect the wiring harness section from the holders (4) .
Release cable section from the holders (1) .

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Unfasten nut (1) .
Feed out ground cable and remove.

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Remove wiring harness section for the ignition system of cylinder bank 2

Loosen nut (3) .
Loosen screw (2) .
Release the wiring harness section in the marked areas (1) .

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Loosen nut (3) .
Loosen screw (2) .
Disconnect the wiring harness section from the holders (4) .
Release wiring harness section with holder (1) .
Remove the wiring harness section.

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Remove holder for expansion tank (1) .

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Secure the engine at the engine mounting brackets using a workshop crane and the cross-member 0 490 567 (11 0 020) .

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Slide transmission (1) to the rear and disconnect from the engine.

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Remove the clean air pipe of cylinder bank 1

Press the tank vent line (2) on the catch (1) and unlock.
Disconnect the tank vent line (2) .
Fold back the tank vent line (2) .

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Unlock the retaining clips (1) in an upward direction, using a suitable screwdriver.
Remove clean air pipe of bank 1 (2) in arrow direction.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Loosen nuts (1) .
Detach hydraulic lines (2) .

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Loosen screw (1) .

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Loosen screw (1) .

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Lift the engine from the engine mounts using a workshop crane (1) and the cross-member 0 490 567 (11 0 020) .

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