11 00 050 Removing and installing engine with transmission (N18)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Drain ENGINE OIL .
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Disconnect the positive battery cable.
Disconnect the connector at the compressor.
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT (only all-wheel drive).
Remove both drive shafts. See REMOVING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT and REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT (for right output shaft with AWD, see REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) .
Remove AIR CLEANER HOUSING .
Remove FAN COWL with electric fan.
Detach all coolant hoses from engine.
Detach vacuum line from brake servo.
Remove complete FRONT PANEL

Disconnect cables to shift the gearbox.

Release clips on stop/holder (1).

Unlock protective plates.

Detach cable (2) from ball joint.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Holder And Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on zero gear sensor.

Detach cable (2) with holder from transmission.

Fig 2: Identifying Zero Gear Sensor Plug Connection And Cable

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NOTE: Pressure line of clutch slave cylinder remains connected.

IMPORTANT: Slowly relieve tension on clutch slave cylinder otherwise air may be drawn in through sealing sleeve.
If possible, do not deflect push rod of clutch slave cylinder.
A deflection of the push rod caused by removal will cause easy escape of fluid. This escape of fluid does not mean that the clutch slave cylinder is damaged.
Replacement is therefore not necessary!

Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Slave Cylinder Nuts

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Release nuts (1) and remove clutch slave cylinder.

Tightening torque 21 52 2AZ .

Automatic transmission only

Disconnect the multiple pin connector (1/2) of the transmission control unit.

Remove wiring harness.

Pay attention to routing of wiring harness.

NOTE: Similar to illustration.
Engine shown removed.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Control Unit Multiple Pin Connectors

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Automatic transmission only

Release cable lock nut (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 8AZ

Installation note:

Adjust SELECTOR LEVER .

NOTE: Similar to illustration.

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Lock Nut

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Automatic transmission only

Disconnect connector (1) from selector lever position switch.

Remove hose (2) from holder.

Slide retaining sleeve (3) of the cable in direction of arrow.

Remove cable upwards from holder.

Fig 6: Sliding Cable Retaining Sleeve

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Unlock and disconnect fuel delivery line (1).

Close off fuel line (2) with special tool 13 5 162 .

Disconnect fuel tank vent line.

Installation note:

Retaining lugs of lock must not be damaged. A fuel line with damaged retaining lugs must be replaced .

Fuel delivery line (1) must snap audibly into place.

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Line And Fuel Delivery Line

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Attach special tool 11 0 260 to lifting eye (1).

Fig 8: Attaching Special Tool (11 0 260) To Lifting Eye On Engine

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Attach special tool 11 0 260 to lifting eye (1).

Fig 9: Attaching Special Tool (11 0 260) To Lifting Eye

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Release transmission and engine mounts. See TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BRACKET and RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT .

Remove engine with special tool 11 0 260 towards front.

Fig 10: Removing Engine Using Special Tool (11 0 260)

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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.