Removing the engine from the installation position

• Turn the special tool 2 361 506 (00 6 103) to lower the engine until it lies completely on the engine mounts.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
• Remove the engine bridge (1)  with a support person.

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• Tighten bolt (1)  of the left engine mount from the bottom using a standard tool.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Engine mount to engine support bracket
  M12	Tightening torque	100 Nm

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• Tighten bolt (1)  of the right engine mount from the top using a standard tool.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Engine mount to engine support bracket
  M12	Tightening torque	100 Nm

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• Unscrew the bolts (1)  of the special tool 2 459012  .
• Feed out the special tool 2 459 012 at the cylinder head and remove.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE LEFT SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE PANEL SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .