Move the engine to the installation position

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WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
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 REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING THE STRUT BRACE AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (DOOR SILL) AT RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .

Removing the acoustic cover

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the acoustic cover/design cover .
Jerky movements during disassembly and application of excessive force during installation may result in breakage of the acoustic cover/design cover .

Disassemble or mount the acoustic cover/design cover carefully.
Disassemble or mount snap-lock couplings of the ball pivots one after the other.
Disassemble or mount the acoustic cover/design cover only at temperatures > 20°C.
Use only distilled water as an auxiliary material during installation, no lubricants.

Unclip acoustic cover (1) from the top and remove.

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Removing intake silencer housing

Precondition

Ignition is switched off.

Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) of the Lambda oxygen sensors.
Unlock the plug connection (2) and disconnect from the holder (3).
Release the cable (4) of the Lambda oxygen sensor from clamps.

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Loosen clamps (1).

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Release the intake filter housing (1) up out of the rubber mounts (marks).
Disconnect the intake filter housing (1) from the clean air pipe (2).
Feed out the cable of the Lambda oxygen sensors through the opening (arrow) on the intake filter housing (1).
Feed out and remove the intake silencer housing (1).

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Mount rests 0 496 437 (00 6 052) and 0 496 438 (00 6 053), and also the adapter 2 318 635, on the profile strip 0 496 436 (00 6 051) .

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Position the special tool 0 496 437 (00 6 052) between the screws (1) on the connecting support.

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When positioning the special tools 0 496 438 (00 6 053) between the strut brace and the tension strut, make sure the brake line (1) does not get damaged.

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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.
Correctly position the special tools 0 496 437 (00 6 052) and 0 496 438 (00 6 053) on the left and right .

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Prepare special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) .

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

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Attach the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) on the mounting bracket (1).
Attach the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) to the engine bridge.

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Release the screw (1) from the right wheel well.

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Loosen screw (1).
Remove the right hand reinforcement strut (2).

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

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Release the screws (1) of the left engine mount from the bottom.

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

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