Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove underbody protection at FRONT and REAR
Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION
Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
Remove REINFORCEMENT STRUT (E90/91/92 only)

Release grounding strap from engine support arm.

Release clamp from fuel hose of engine support arm.

If necessary, release screw (1).

Release corrugated tube (2) from retainer.

Release screws (3).

Remove engine support arm.

Fig 1: Identifying Corrugated Tube With Mounting Screw And Engine Support Arm Screw

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Installation:

Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced.

Tightening torque 22 11 3AZ