Move the engine to the installation position

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WARNING: Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

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 .
Removing the cover of the rear right engine compartment.

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- Loosen the lock (1)
- Remove the cover (2).
Covering the vehicle battery
WARNING:
Unprotected battery terminals. Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Cover the vehicle battery
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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Cover the vehicle battery with the special tool 2 452 007 as shown.
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to REMOVING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL DEVICE .
Refer to REMOVING HOLDER OF DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to REMOVING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
Refer to REMOVING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLERS .
Removing conduit from bank 1.

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- Loosen screws (1).
- Slide conduit (2) downwards.
Refer to REMOVING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to REMOVING THE RETAINING BRIDGE IN AN EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION WITH A GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .

Install the engine bridge

Prepared engine bridge

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Prepared engine bridge

CAUTION: Components connected to the engine joint or cross member.
Injury hazard!

Check lifting eyes and engine mounting brackets for damage, e.g. cracks.
Attach the component to correctly mounted engine joints or cross members only.
Only lift the component, do not shift it forwards, backwards or in transverse direction.

If the engine is fastened in the installation position, the rear top cross connection (1) must be installed.

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Carefully position engine bridge with help from an assistant.
Make sure that the special tools 0 496 438 (00 6 053) from the set of special tools 0 496 430 (00 6 050) correctly rest on the mounts for the hood latch.
Make sure that the special tools 0 496 437 (00 6 052) from the set of special tools 0 496 430 (00 6 050) correctly rest on the shock tower.

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By shifting it on the profile strips of the special tool 0 496 430 (00 6 050) , align the engine bridge above the engine mounting brackets and screw in place.
Connect the hooks with the engine mounting brackets.

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Remove the front left and right wheels

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Removing the wheel

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
A wheel lifter is recommended for easier wheel removal and installation without exertion (see Dealer Equipment Catalogue).

In vehicles with M Carbon ceramic brake: It is essential to use the wheel lifter to remove the wheel.

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This process is intended to prevent damage to the brake disc.
If several wheels are removed simultaneously: Use a piece of chalk to mark on each tire the axle and side on which the corresponding wheel is fitted.
Release the lug bolts (arrows) crosswise and remove the wheel.
For releasing and tightening lug bolts with the security code: Use the correct adapter from the set of special tools 0 492 518 (36 1 300) .

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Remove the rear section of the wheel arch cover on the front left and right

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove the rear section of the front wheel arch cover front

NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.

Remove screws (arrows).
Guide the wheel arch cover (1) out.

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Remove the cover of the steering assembly on the left and right

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove the cover of the steering assembly

NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.

Release all bolts (arrows).
Remove cover (1).

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Releasing the engine support brackets on engine mounts on left and right

Release screw (1) on the right engine support bracket.

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Release screw (1) on the left engine support bracket.

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

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