Bringing the engine to the installation position

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Install the engine bridge

Prepared engine bridge

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Prepared engine bridge

CAUTION: Components connected to the engine joint or cross member.
Injury hazard!

Check lifting eyes and engine mounting brackets for damage, e.g. cracks.
Attach the component to correctly mounted engine joints or cross members only.
Only lift component, do not move it longitudinally or transversely.

Equipment specification without front mounting bracket:
Insert and position the special tool 2 459 012 at the cylinder head.

Tighten the screws (1) of the special tool 2 459 012 .

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
Carefully position engine bridge (1) with help from an assistant.

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Ensure that the special tool 0 496 438 (00 6 053) from the special tool kit 0 496 430 (00 6 050) on the left rests correctly on the fixture for the hood lock.
Ensure that the special tool 0 496 437 (00 6 052) from the special tool kit 0 496 430 (00 6 050) on the left rests correctly on the spring strut dome.

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Ensure that the special tool 0 496 438 (00 6 053) from the special tool kit 0 496 430 (00 6 050) on the right rests correctly on the fixture for the hood lock.
Ensure that the special tool 0 496 437 (00 6 052) from the special tool kit 0 496 430 (00 6 050) on the right rests correctly on the spring strut dome.

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If necessary, release the nuts (1) and position the engine bridge (2).

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Fit the special tool 0 490 579 (11 0 070) to the engine bridge.
Attach the special tool 0 490 579 (11 0 070) in the mounting bracket (1) at rear on the cylinder head.
Fit the special tool 0 490 579 (11 0 070) in the front mounting bracket (2) on the cylinder head.

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Releasing the engine support brackets on the left and right engine mounts

Unscrew screw (1) on right engine support bracket from the bottom.

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Prepare special tool 0 493 751 (11 9 150) as shown.

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Release the screw (1) on the left engine support bracket from the bottom using the special tool 0 493 751 (11 9 150) .

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Lift the engine by 10 mm by turning the spindle 2 361 506 (00 6 103) .

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