Removing Engine Carrier

Engine carrier components

Fig 1: Overview Of Engine Carrier

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1. Engine carrier
2. Intermediate flange (cast part)
3. Spacer sleeve
4. Front muffler support with heat protection
5. Hexagon nut, M10
6. Outer Torx screw, M10 x 80
7. Outer Torx screw, M10 x 130
8. Special nut, M12 (inner Torx), for engine carrier to engine mounting
9. Engine mounting adapter
10. Hydraulic mount
11. Hexagon-head bolt, M8 x 60

→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

Information 

• It may only be supported over a large area at the oil pan. 
• Localized loading is not permitted. 

1. Support engine with transmission and unit jack Junior Jack 2.0 WE 1223  and GA passenger car transmission plate WE 1224  at the oil pan.
   1. 1.1. When positioning pay attention to the oil level sensor.
2. Unscrew two M12 special nuts (inner Torx, screw insert T55) -1-  at the engine mounting (hydraulic mount) on the left and right.
   Fig 2: Engine Carrier At Engine Mounting (Side 4-6)

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3. Remove engine carrier.
   1. 3.1. Remove M10 x 130 outer Torx special screw through the bore in the rear cross member and rear apron. Pay attention to the sleeve in the engine compartment.
      Fig 3: Removing Engine Carrier Special Screw

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      Pull screw -1-  using magnet.

      Fig 4: Pulling Engine Carrier Screw

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   2. 3.2. Loosen and unscrew two M10 collar nuts.

   Information 

   • When lowering, the engine must not rest on the rear axle cross member. 
4. Lower engine carefully.
   1. 4.1. Loosen and unscrew M10 x 80 outer Torx shouldered bolt.
   2. 4.2. Move engine carrier out of threaded bolt and remove carrier.
   3. 4.3. The intermediate flange can remain on the threaded bolt.
5. Clean engine carrier carefully with solvent naphtha and check for damage (e.g. cracks, deformation).
6. The engine carrier must be replaced if it is damaged.