Removing the left engine support bracket

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

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 .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: It is imperative to apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
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 TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
Refer to REMOVING THE STRUT BRACE AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING STRUT (AIR SUSPENSION) .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (DOOR SILL) .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING CRASH LEVERS LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE AUXILIARY HEATER .
Refer to REMOVING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to RELEASING UNIVERSAL JOINT ON STEERING GEAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to DETACHING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to FASTENING THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE CONNECTOR FROM VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTIONS ON THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT .
Refer to LOOSENING AND TYING UP BRAKE CALIPER, LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT: .
Refer to RELEASING THE BRACKET OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLING .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to LOOSENING THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE .

Loosen screws (1) .
Remove the engine mounting bracket (2) .

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