Installing Engine Carrier

→ 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. Position engine carrier on engine from below.
   1. 1.1. Screw in two hexagon-head bolts (M10 x 120) -1-  at the bottom and tighten slightly.
   2. 1.2. If applicable, screw in the four studs (M10 x 84).

      → Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) 

   3. 1.3. Slightly tighten two hexagon-head bolts (M10 x 120 -1-  and M10 x 80) -2-  at the top of the engine carrier.

      Assemble through the maintenance opening in the passenger compartment. 

      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Carrier And Screw (Old)

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2. On the engine carrier -1-  for the M97.20 and M97.21 engines, also fit and tighten the internal Torx screw (M6 x 110) -2-  .

   → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) 

   Fig 2: Identifying Engine Carrier And Screw (New)

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
3. Tighten four hexagon-head bolts on the engine carrier.

   → Tightening torque: 46 Nm (34 ftlb.) 

4. Lift engine, fit and tighten four collar nuts.
   1. 4.1. Collar nuts that can be screwed in by hand need to be replaced.

      → Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.)