11 00 050 Removing And Installing Engine With Transmission (N12)

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Special tools required:

11 0 260

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lift engine hood into assembly position.
Remove exhaust system.
Drain engine oil.
Disconnect negative battery lead.
Remove both drive shafts.
Remove air cleaner housing.
Remove fan cowl with electric fan.
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) at engine end

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (11 0 260) On Transmission

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Release transmission and engine mounts.

Remove engine with special tool 11 0 260 towards front.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (11 0 260) On Engine

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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.