Take engine out of installation orientation

Lowering the engine and detaching the engine bridge 

• Turn the special tool (spindle) 2 361 506 (00 6 103)  to lower the engine until it is positioned completely flat on the engine mounts.

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• Release the hook (1) out of the mounting bracket on the cylinder head.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
• Carefully remove the engine bridge (1) with a support person.

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Follow-up work 

• Install rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Install the center UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Install the left and right hood gasket SEAL .
• Install the top left and right engine compartment COVER .
• Install the rear right engine compartment COVER .
• Install the rear left engine compartment COVER .
• Take hood out of the SERVICE POSITION .
• Install ACOUSTIC COVER .