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Engine Code BLV






Cylinder Block and Attachments Overview

The engine is to be secured to the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095) when performing assembly work.

If large quantities of metal particles or abraded material are detected during engine repairs, it may mean the crankshaft or rod bearings are damaged. To prevent further damage, perform the following steps after the repair:

Clean the oil passages.

Replace the oil check valve.

Replace the oil spray jets.

Replace the engine oil cooler.

Replace the oil filter element.






1 Bolt

50 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

2 Engine Mount Bracket

3 Oil Dipstick

The oil level must not be above the MAX. mark!

Marks, refer to => [ Engine Oil ] Description and Operation.

4 Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

For the oil dipstick.

Secured by a bolt to intake manifold.

5 Bolt

6 Nm

To the intake manifold.

6 Cylinder Block

Sealing flange and drive plate overview. Refer to => [ Sealing Flange and Drive Plate Overview ] Sealing Flange and Drive Plate Overview.

Crankshaft overview. Refer to => [ Crankshaft Overview ] Service and Repair.

Piston and connecting rod overview. Refer to => [ Piston and Connecting Rod Overview ] Piston and Connecting Rod Overview.

7 Oil Check Valve

Not installed.

8 Knock Sensor 1 (G61)

Installed location: between cylinders 1 and 3.

9 Bolt

20 Nm

The tightening specification affects the function of the knock sensor.

10 Bolt

8 Nm

Always replace.

11 Chain Sprocket

Installing, refer to => [ Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains ] Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains.

12 Bolt

60 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

Only use bolts with a strength category of 10.9.

13 Oil Pump

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Pump ] Oil Pump.

14 Seal

Always replace.

Coat with oil before installing.

15 O-ring

Always replace.

16 Gasket

Always replace.

17 Flange

Pay attention to the installed position.

18 Oil Pipe

19 Oil Drain Plug

30 Nm

Always replace.

With a permanent seal.

20 Oil Pan

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Pan ] Oil Pan.

21 Bolt

10 Nm

22 Oil Level Thermal Sensor (G266)

23 Bolt

11 Nm

24 Suction Pipe

For the oil pump.

25 Engine Speed Sensor (G28)

26 Bolt

10 Nm

27 Oil Filter Housing

Overview, refer to one => [ Oil Filter Housing Overview ] Service and Repair

Coolant hose connection diagram. Refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

28 Bolt

23 Nm

29 Bolt

23 Nm

For aligning the accessory bracket.

30 Knock Sensor 2 (G66)

Installed location: between cylinders 4 and 6.

31 Bolt

23 Nm

32 Accessory Bracket

For the generator and Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Accessory Bracket ] Service and Repair.

33 Vibration Damper

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Vibration Damper ] Service and Repair.

Removing and installing the ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

34 Bolt

Removal and installation, refer to => [ Vibration Damper ] Service and Repair.