22 11 011 Replacing left engine mount (N51/N52/N52K/N53)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine in Installation Position .
Remove underbody protection.
Remove Reinforcement Strut (E90/91/92).
Remove left V-strut (E93 only)

Remove stiffening strut (1) (E90/91).

Release screws (2) and remove engine mount.

For tightening torque refer to 22 11 1AZ in 22 11 ENGINE SUSPENSION .

NOTE: Illustration similar

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Screws And Stiffening Strut

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Installation:

Rubber section (1) of engine mount must point to middle of vehicle.

Engine mount designations:

Right engine mount

Even component number

Left engine mount

Odd component number

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber Section
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