2211011 Replacing left engine mount (N51/N52/N52K/N53)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION (N51) .
Remove underbody protection.
Remove REINFORCEMENT STRUT (E90/91/92).

Release screws (2) and remove engine mount.

Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ .

NOTE: Illustration similar

Fig 1: Identifying Stiffening Strut And Engine Mount Screws

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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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