Removing the engine from the automatic transmission (lifting table)

CAUTION: Heavy component. 
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage. 

• Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the engine block. 
Serious damage to the engine block and transmission due to damaged and corroded screws. 

• It is imperative that protruding threads of the transmission bolts are checked for corrosion and damage prior to removal.
• It is imperative that all rust is removed from corroded threads and that they are cleaned prior to removal.
• Replace rusted and damaged bolts.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections. 
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit. 

• Do not pull on wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.

• Unlock the clamp (1) and release it.
• Feed out coolant line (2) and place to one side.
• Release screws (3).
• Feed out and remove the reinforcement strut (4).

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• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
• Loosen clamp (3).

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• Unlock the clamp (1) and engage it in the displayed position.

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• Unlock the locks (1) and bring to position.

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• Release the screws (1) on the charge air line (2).

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• Unlock the clamp (1) and engage it in the displayed position.

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• Unlock the locks (1) and bring to position.
• Feed out and remove the charge air duct (2) for the cylinders 1  to 3  .

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• Unlock the clamp (1) and engage it in the displayed position.

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• Unlock the locks (1) and bring to position.
• Feed out and remove the charge air duct (2) for the cylinders 4  to 6  .

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• Guide out charge air crossing (1) and remove.

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• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Release the clamps (arrows).
• Guide the automatic transmission wiring harness (2) out and set it aside.

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• Insert the special tool 0 494 213 (24 2 390) in arrow direction in the sealing sleeve (1).

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• Release the clamps (arrows).
• Guide the automatic transmission wiring harness (1) out and set it aside.

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• Guide the positive battery cable (1) out of the clamps (2) and set it aside.

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• Loosen screw (1).

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• Fit special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480)  .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the engine. 
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged. 

• Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive. b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.

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• Turn the engine by hand with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480). 
• Turn the engine with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) on the vibration damper in the direction of  rotation until the screw (1) becomes visible in the recess.
• Release all 6 screws (1) on the torque converter.

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• Prepare special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160)  using special tool 0 494 622 (24 4 164)  as shown.

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• Remove sealing cap (1).

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• Insert the special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160)  in the recess of the transmission housing and lightly fix it with the screw (1).
• Screw the bolt (2) in to the stop.
• Tighten down screw (1).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).
• Guide out and remove holder (2).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).
• Loosen the transmission bolt (2).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).

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• Slide the panel (B) in the arrow direction  and push the automatic transmission (1) aside.

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CAUTION: Heavy component. 
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage. 

• Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the engine block. 
Serious damage to the engine block and transmission due to damaged and corroded screws. 

• It is imperative that protruding threads of the transmission bolts are checked for corrosion and damage prior to removal.
• It is imperative that all rust is removed from corroded threads and that they are cleaned prior to removal.
• Replace rusted and damaged bolts.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections. 
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit. 

• Do not pull on wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.

• Unlock the clamp (1) and release it.
• Feed out coolant line (2) and place to one side.
• Release screws (3).
• Feed out and remove the reinforcement strut (4).

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• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
• Loosen clamp (3).

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• Unlock the clamp (1) and engage it in the displayed position.

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• Unlock the locks (1) and bring to position.

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• Release the screws (1) on the charge air line (2).

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• Unlock the clamp (1) and engage it in the displayed position.

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• Unlock the locks (1) and bring to position.
• Feed out and remove the charge air duct (2) for the cylinders 1  to 3  .

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• Unlock the clamp (1) and engage it in the displayed position.

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• Unlock the locks (1) and bring to position.
• Feed out and remove the charge air duct (2) for the cylinders 4  to 6  .

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• Guide out charge air crossing (1) and remove.

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• Unlock the lock (1) in arrow direction. 
• Guide out the connector (2) in the arrow direction and set it aside.
• Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
• Release the clamps (4).
• Feed out the transmission wiring harness (5) and set it aside.

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• Insert the special tool 0 494 213 (24 2 390) in arrow direction in the sealing sleeve (1).

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• Release clamps (1).
• Guide the automatic transmission wiring harness (2) out and set it aside.

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• Feed out the positive battery cables (1) from the clamps (2) and set aside.

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• Loosen screw (1).
• Thread out transmission oil line (2) and set aside.
• Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

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• Secure the prop shaft (1) from falling with the commercially available tool (2) on the automatic transmission (3).

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• Remove screws (arrows).

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• Fit special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480)  .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the engine. 
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged. 

• Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive. b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.

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• Turn the engine by hand with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480). 

• Turn the engine with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) on the vibration damper in the direction of  rotation until the screw (1) becomes visible in the recess.
• Release all 6 screws (1) on the torque converter.

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• Prepare special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160)  using special tool 0 494 622 (24 4 164)  as shown.

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• Remove sealing cap (1).

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• Insert the special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160)  in the recess of the transmission housing and lightly fix it with the screw (1).
• Screw the bolt (2) in to the stop.
• Tighten down screw (1).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).
• Guide out and remove holder (2).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).
• Loosen the transmission bolt (2).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).

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• Slide the panel (B) in the arrow direction  and slide the automatic transmission (1) to the side.

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