Move the engine to the installation position

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Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT TENSION STRUT ON THE SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE AND RESONATOR .
Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT BONNET .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT , and REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (DOOR SILL) .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .

Prepared engine bridge

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Insert and position the special tool 2 459 012 at the cylinder head.
Tighten the screws (1) of the special tool 2 459 012 .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Special tool to cylinder head
M8	Tightening torque	21.5 Nm

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.

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Carefully position engine bridge (1) with help from a support person.
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) .

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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 (1) and screw in place.
Align hook 0 496 733 (00 6 080) above engine mounting bracket (1).
Connect hook 0 496 733 (00 6 080) to engine mounting bracket (1).

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

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Loosen screw (1).

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Loosen screw (1).
Remove the left reinforcement strut (2).

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Prepare special tool 0 493 751 (11 9 150) as shown.

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Release the screw of the left engine mount from the bottom with the special tool 0 493 751 (11 9 150) .

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

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