Installing the engine
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
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 .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure specific weight compensation on the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
- Guide in and install the engine with the workshop crane (2) 2 220 718 .
- Lower engine with the workshop crane (2) 2 220 718 .
- Feed out special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) at the workshop crane (2) 2 220 718 .
- Feed out special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) at the engine mounting bracket (1) .
- Feed out special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020)
at the special tool 2 459 012
.
- Tighten the screw (1)
of the right engine mount from the top
with a standard tool.TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Engine mount to engine support bracket M12 Tightening torque 100 Nm - Lay out all special tools and standard tools.
Number Description 1 Standard torque wrench 2 Extension 11 9 150 3 External Torx socket E14 - Assemble all special tools and standard tools as shown.
- Tighten the screw (1)
of the left engine mount from the bottom.TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Engine mount to engine support bracket M12 Tightening torque 100 Nm - Feed in and install transmission oil lines (2) .
- Tighten down screws (1)
.TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Holder for transmission oil line Screw Tightening torque 4 Nm - Connect the transmission oil lines (1) and (2) and lock.
- Ensure that transmission oil lines (2)
and (1)
engage audibly.
- Feed in and position the manifold bracket (2) .
- Hand-tighten the bolts (1)
.
- Tighten down screw (1)
.TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Intake plenum to support M6X25 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Tighten screws (1)
at the manifold brackets (2)
.TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Manifold bracket to crankcase M6x16 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Insert and position the positive battery cable (3) .
- Insert and position the positive battery cable (2) .
- Tighten nuts (1)
.TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Positive battery cable Positive pole screw Tightening torque 15 Nm - Feed in the cover (2) in a downwards direction.
- Engage the cover (2)
in the detents (1)
.
- Connect tank vent line (4) and lock.
- Make sure that the tank vent line (4) engages audibly.
- Connect and lock fuel delivery line (3) .
- Ensure that the locking mechanism (2) engages audibly.
- Feed in and install the clamp (1)
.
- Connect the vacuum line (1) and lock.
- Ensure that the vacuum line (1)
audibly engages.
- Connect and lock coolant line (1) .
- Make sure that the coolant line (1)
engages audibly.
- Feed in coolant hose (2) in direction of arrow and install.
- Fasten the clamping collar (1) with the special tool 0 495 794 (17 2 050).
- Guide in and position coolant hose (2) .
- Lock clamp (1) .
- Make sure that the clamp (1)
engages audibly.
- Connect and lock coolant lines (1) to (3) .
- Make sure that you can hear the coolant lines (1)
engage up to (3)
.
- Connect and lock coolant lines (1) and (2) .
- Make sure that you can hear coolant lines (1)
and (2)
engage.
- Connect and lock coolant line (1) .
- Make sure that the cooling line (1)
engages audibly.
- Insert and install the holder (2) .
- Ensure that the locking mechanism (1)
engages audibly.
- Connect and lock coolant line (1) .
- Make sure that the cooling line (1)
engages audibly.
- Connect and lock the coolant line (1) to the electric coolant pump (2) .
- Make sure that the coolant line (1)
engages audibly.
- Connect and lock coolant line (1) .
- Make sure that the cooling line (1)
engages audibly.
- Insert and install the air conditioning compressor (3) .
- Tighten down screws (2)
.TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Air conditioning compressor in component carrier M10 Tightening torque 38 Nm - Connect and lock the connector (1) .
- Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
- Insert and install the holder (2) .
- Tighten down screw (1) .
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Holder for transmission oil lines on component carrier | ||
| M6X16 | Tightening torque | 12 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to REMOVING SPECIAL TOOL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD .
- Refer to REPLACING THE RADIAL SHAFT SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Refer to POSITIONING THE OUTPUT SHAFT, RIGHT, AT THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to PLACING THE OUTPUT SHAFT, RIGHT, TO THE SIDE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Refer to SECURING THE WISHBONE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT ONTO THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to SECURING THE TIE ROD TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RETAINING PLATES .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
- Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
- Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to TOPPING UP/CHECKING FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION OIL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE, FRONT .
- Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to INSTALLING RESONATOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SECOND END PANEL UNDERNEATH .
- Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT SEALING FRAME .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COWL UPPER PART .
- Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT 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 REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
- Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
- Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
- Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
- Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
- Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to CHECKING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
- Refer to CHECKING LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PLANKING OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE SIDE .
- Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
- Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .