11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N14)

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Special tools required:

11 0 260

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Exhaust System .
Drain Engine Oil .
Disconnect negative battery lead.
Remove both Left and Right output shafts .
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: Engine Lifting Eye And Special Tool (11 0 260)

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

NOTE: Pictures show N12.

Fig 2: Engine Lifting Eye And Special Tool (11 0 260)

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Remove engine with special tool 11 0 260 towards front.

NOTE: Pictures show N12.

Fig 3: Special Tool (11 0 260)

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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.