Install the engine bridge

WARNING: High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS .
For additional information see: NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .

Preliminary work

Bring front compartment lid in the SERVICE POSITION
Remove right flap in luggage compartment TRIM PANEL
De-energize the HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
CHECK that no voltage is applied.
Disconnect the (starter unit battery) negative BATTERY CABLE
Remove trunk battery COVER
Disconnect the system battery negative BATTERY CABLE .
Remove the rear left engine compartment COVER
Remove the rear right engine compartment COVER
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 the IGNITION COIL .
Remove FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Remove the top right and left engine compartment COVER .
Remove the left and right hood gasket STAND .
Remove the front left WHEEL .
Remove the front wheel arch TRIM .
Remove the right steering assembly COVER .
Remove the REAR SECTION of the front wheel arch cover front.
Remove the center UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

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 the component, do not shift it forwards, backwards or in transverse direction.

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 .

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 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 bonnet 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 bonnet 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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