Move the engine to the installation position

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Preliminary work

Refer to MOVING THE HOOD TO THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FIREWALL UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING MOUNT OF HOOD SEAL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING RESONATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Prepared engine bridge

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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.

Insert and position the special tool 2 459 012 at the cylinder head.

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

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Special tool to cylinder head
M8	Tightening torque	21.5 Nm

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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 a support person.

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Ensure that the special tool 0 496 438 (00 6 053) from the set of special tools 0 496 430 (00 6 050) on the left rests correctly on the mount for the hood lock.
Ensure that the special tool 0 496 437 (00 6 052) from the set of special tools 0 496 430 (00 6 050) on the left rests correctly on the shock tower.

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Ensure that the special tool 0 496 438 (00 6 053) from the set of special tools 0 496 430 (00 6 050) on the right rests correctly on the mount for the hood lock.
Ensure that the special tool 0 496 437 (00 6 052) from the set of special tools 0 496 430 (00 6 050) on the right rests correctly on the shock tower.

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

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By shifting the engine bridge on the profile strips of the special tool 0 496 430 (00 6 050) , align it above the engine mounting bracket and screw in place.
Connect the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) to the special tool 2 459 012 .
Connect the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) above the engine mounting bracket (1) at rear.

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Release the screw (1) of the right engine mount from the top with a standard tool.

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

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