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Removing and Installing Engine




11 00 050 - Removing and installing engine (N51)





Special tools required:
- 11 0 020






Important!
Aluminium-magnesium materials.

No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.

A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.

Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.

Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without

colour coding (blue).

For reliable identification:

Aluminium screws/bolts are not magnetic.

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Lift engine hood into assembly position Procedures.
- Remove exhaust system.
- Remove transmission.
- Drain engine oil Engine Oil Service.
- Disconnect negative battery lead.
- Remove air cleaner housing.
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan.
- Remove radiator.
- Remove water pump Service and Repair
- Remove thermostat.
- Detach all coolant hoses from engine.
- Remove left and right fresh air duct 51 13 116 Removing and Installing Cowl Panel Cover.
- Remove intake air manifold.
- Detach vacuum line from brake booster.
- Unfasten ignition wiring harness and lay to one side.
- Unfasten engine wiring harness and lay to one side.
- Remove fuel injector rail and place to one side.





Release air-conditioning compressor(1) and set down on front axle carrier.

Important!
A/C lines are pressurized.

Do not disconnect A/C lines.

Do not disconnect coolant pipe from crankcase.

Note:
Illustrations show E60.





Release power steering pump (1) and set down on front axle carrier.

Note:
Do not disconnect hydraulic lines.

If Dynamic Drive optional extra is fitted, release bracket.





Screw in towing hook (1).

Suspend special tool 11 0 020 from engine crane.

Suspend special tool 11 0 020 from the designated mounting eyelets (2) only.

Lift engine out with crane.





Note:
If automatic transmission optional extra is fitted: Raise engine approx. 10 cm.

Release screws (1).

Remove lines (2) with oil-water heat exchanger in direction of arrow.





Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.