11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (M54)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .

Special Tools Required:

11 0 000
51 2 170

Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery, refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect negative battery lead.

Remove heater bulkhead.

Remove engine cover.

Remove both oxygen monitor sensors, refer to 11 78 613 REPLACING BOTH OXYGEN MONITOR SENSORS (M52TU / M54 / M56) .

Move engine hood to assembly position:

NOTE: The following work must be carried out with a second person assisting. Work instruction applies to left and right sides.

Gently raise retaining clip and simultaneously push upwards.

Hold engine hood, unhook damper on hood.

Open engine hood fully and reattach damper with special tool 51 2 170 to hood.

Fig 1: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Stay

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Remove front splash guard.

Remove reinforcement plate, refer to FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .

CAUTION: The article "Removing and installing reinforcement plate" contains important installation instructions.

Remove transmission.

Remove A/C compressor drive belt, refer to 11 28 050 REPLACING A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56) .

Remove A/C compressor from bearing block and tie back to one side.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Drain and dispose of coolant.

NOTE: The water drain plug is located on the exhaust side on cylinder 2 in the engine block.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring of water drain plug.

Tightening torque, (25 N.m.).

Pull locks (1) and disconnect water hoses.

Fig 2: Pulling Locks And Disconnecting Water Hoses

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Installation:

Refer to general instructions for work on cooling system, refer to 17 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM .

Remove radiator, refer to 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (M62, M54 AND M57) .

Remove intake air manifold, refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (M54) .

Disconnect water hoses from water pipe and from heating valve.

Release wiring harness section for engine and lay to one side.

Draw off hydraulic fluid from supply tank for power steering pump.

Dispose of hydraulic fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Unfasten reservoir for power steering unit and tie up to one side.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Fig 3: Locating Retaining Screws For Power Steering Unit

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Remove fan clutch with fan impeller from water pump, refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (S52 / S54 / M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56) .

Remove alternator drive belt, refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56) .

Remove vane pump for power steering and tie back to one side.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Suspend engine from special tool 11 0 000.

Fig 4: Suspending Engine Using Special Tool 11 0 000

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Front and rear suspension arrangement.

Fig 5: View Of Front/Rear Suspension Arrangement

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Unfasten right ground wire.

Unscrew left and right engine mounts.

Carefully lift out engine.

Fig 6: Locating Right Engine Mount And Ground Wire

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