Move the engine to the installation position

Preliminary work

Bring front compartment lid in the SERVICE POSITION .
Deactivate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
Remove the rear left engine compartment COVER .
Remove the rear right engine compartment COVE .
Remove the hood rear SEAL .
Remove left and right WIPER ARM .
Remove the cowl COVER .
Remove the upper part FIREWALL .
Remove the ACOUSTIC COVER .
Remove rear ACOUSTIC COVER .
Remove all IGNITION COILS .
Remove FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Remove the top right and left engine compartment COVER .
Remove left and right hood gasket STAND .
Remove right FRONT-END STRUT .
Remove intake silencer HOUSING .
Remove RESONATOR .
Remove the center UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove 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 the component, do not shift it forwards, backwards or in transverse direction.

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

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

TIGHTEN 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 9150) 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 9150).

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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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