Installing Engine Carrier

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WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down

Risk of squashing or crushing

→ 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.

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)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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.
Tighten four hexagon-head bolts on the engine carrier.
→ Tightening torque: 46 Nm (34 ftlb.)
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.)