11 00 050 Removing and installing engine with transmission (N18)
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary work:
- Move engine compartment lid into assembly position.
- Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Drain ENGINE OIL .
- Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
- Disconnect positive battery cable.
- Disconnect connector on air conditioning compressor.
- Remove both drive shafts. See 31 60 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT and 31 60 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Remove AIR CLEANER HOUSING .
- Remove FAN COWL with electric fan.
- Detach all coolant hoses from engine.
- Detach vacuum line from brake booster.
- Remove complete FRONT TRIM PANEL .
Disconnect gearshift cables from transmission.
Release clips on limit position/holder (1).
Unlock retainers.
Detach cable (2) on ball joint.
Disconnect plug connection (1) on zero-gear sensor.
Detach cable (2) with holder from transmission.
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!
Release nuts (1) and remove clutch slave cylinder.
Tightening torque 21 52 2AZ .
Automatic transmission only:
Detach multiple pin connector (1/2) of transmission control unit.
Remove wiring harness.
Pay attention to routing of wiring harness.
Engine shown removed.
Automatic transmission only:
Release cable lock nut (1).
Tightening torque: 24 11 8AZ
Installation note:
Adjust SELECTOR LEVER .
Automatic transmission only:
Disconnect plug connector (1) from selector lever position switch.
Remove hose (2) from holder.
Slide cable retaining sleeve (3) in direction of arrow.
Remove cable upwards from holder.
Unlock and disconnect fuel delivery line (1).
Close off fuel line (2) with special tool 13 5 162 .
Detach tank ventilation 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.
Attach special tool 11 0 260 to lifting eye (1).
Attach special tool 11 0 260 to lifting eye (1).
Release transmission and engine mounts towards front. See 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT and 22 31 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BRACKET .
Remove engine with special tool 11 0 260 .
Assemble engine.
Check function of DME.