11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N14)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Drain ENGINE OIL .
Disconnect negative battery lead.
Remove both output shafts . See 31 60 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT or 31 60 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Remove AIR CLEANER HOUSING .
Detach all coolant hoses from engine.
Detach vacuum line from brake booster.
Unfasten engine wiring harness and lay to one side.
Remove complete FRONT PANEL .

Attach special tool 11 0 260 to lifting eye (1) on engine.

NOTE: Pictures show N12.

Fig 1: Attaching Special Tool (11 0 260) To Lifting Eye On Engine

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Attach special tool 11 0 260 to lifting eye (1) at transmission end.

NOTE: Pictures show N12.

Fig 2: Attaching Special Tool (11 0 260) To Lifting Eye At Transmission End

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Remove engine with special tool 11 0 260 towards front.

NOTE: Pictures show N12.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Using Special Tool (11 0 260)

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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.