Necessary preliminary tasks

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Secure engine in installation position. See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N54) .
Remove underbody protection. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION
Release tie rod on steering gear
Remove right V-strut (E93 only)

Release bolts (1).

Remove heat shield (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Heat Shield

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Release bolts (1) and remove engine mount towards front.

Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mount Bolts

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Installation:

Make sure rubber (1) is correctly located.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber

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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 4: Identifying Rubber Section Of Engine Mount

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