11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (S65)

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Special tools required:

11 0 000
13 5 280
17 2 050

See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

See FUEL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS .

See COOLING SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Engine hood/bonnet in assembly position.
Drain engine oil.
Remove suction filter housing. See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (S65) .
Remove intake air manifold .
Remove underbody protection at front and rear. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove transmission (Important observe repair instructions). See 23 00 018 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION (GS6-53BZ) (S65) .
Remove electric fan. See 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (S65) .
Remove radiator with coolant hoses. See 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (N51, S65) .
Drain coolant.
Remove expansion tank with coolant hose. See 17 11 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK (S65) .
Draw off A/C system.
Remove all lines from A/C compressor. See 64 53 660 REPLACING LINE FROM CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR (S65) , 64 53 670 REPLACING LINE FROM COMPRESSOR TO EVAPORATOR (S85) and 64 53 642 REPLACING LINE FROM COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER (S65) .
Remove secondary-air pump .
Detach B+ lead in engine compartment.
Detach vacuum hose from brake booster. See 34 33 071 REPLACING VACUUM HOSE FOR BRAKE BOOSTER (ON BRAKE BOOSTER) .
Release suspension cross-brace in engine compartment. See 51 71 345 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT (OR RIGHT) SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
Release grounding strap on engine support arm.

Release stabilizer (1) on front axle carrier at front.

Allow stabilizer (1) to hang loose.

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer On Front Axle Carrier

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Remove complete steering spindle. See 32 31 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE .

Remove heat shield.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Spindle Extension And Screw

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Detach steering spindle extension (2).

Tightening torque: 32 31 1AZ . See 32 31 STEERING COLUMN .

Release nuts (1 and 4).

Detach oil lines (2 and 3).

Recycling:

Have a cloth ready to catch a residual amount of engine oil.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Lines And Nuts

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Secure oil lines (1) with a cable tie (2) to front panel.

Fig 4: Securing Oil Lines With Cable Tie To Front Panel

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Unclip heater hose (1) and set down with heating valve on engine.

Disconnect both hoses (2) from secondary-air valves.

Fig 5: Identifying Heater Hose And Secondary-Air Valves Hose

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to steering gear and oil sump.

Disconnect fuel line (1) and lock with special tool 13 5 280.

Disconnect flushing line (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Line, Flushing Line And Special Tool (13 5 280)

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Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) on engine completely.

Secure engine wiring harness (1) with a cable tie (2) to engine hood/bonnet damper.

Fig 7: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness And Cable Tie

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Release both clamps (1) with special tool 17 2 050.

Remove coolant hose (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Clamp And Coolant Hose

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NOTE: Do not release any hydraulic lines on the power steering pump.

Release power steering pump (1) on engine block.

Set down power steering pump (1) on front axle carrier.

Fig 9: Identifying Power Steering Pump

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Unscrew left and right engine mounts. See ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - REPAIR .

Secure special tool 11 0 000 to suspension eyes (1).

Remove engine with 2 persons.

Fig 10: Identifying Special Tool (11 0 000) And Suspension Eyes

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Assemble engine.

Top up coolant and vent cooling system. See 17 00 039 VENTING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR WATER LEAKS (S65) .

Pour in engine oil.

Install replacement engine .

Correct CBS data status.