Preliminary Work

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down

Risk of squashing or crushing
→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

NOTE: Dirt and contamination

Risk of damage to units or components
→ Protect components from dirt and contamination.

→ Clean or replace dirty components.

Remove the engine.
> 100119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE
Remove engine.
> 100127 REMOVING AND MOUNTING ENGINE
Secure engine on assembly support.
> 100113 SECURING ENGINE ON ASSEMBLY SUPPORT (V8 BITURBO)
On the relevant side:
1. 4.1 Remove the cylinder head cover.
  > WM, 158219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER
2. 4.2 Remove turbocharger.
  > 213019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TURBOCHARGER (V8 BITURBO)
3. 4.3 Remove exhaust manifold.
  > 261019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING EXHAUST MANIFOLD (V8 TURBO)
4. 4.4 Remove intake-air distributor.
  > 244619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE-AIR DISTRIBUTOR (V8 BITURBO)