Securing engine with special tool in installation position (M54)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove lower section of microfilter housing.
Remove cover for cowl panel.
Remove air cleaner housing.
Secure engine hood in service position. Refer to 51 00... SERVICE POSITION OF ENGINE HOOD .

Assemble special tool 00 0 200 with special tools 00 0 201 / 00 0 202 / 00 0 203 / 00 0 204 / 00 0 208 and fit.

Fig 1: Assembling Special Tools

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Secure special tool 11 0 020 to the designated suspension eyes at front and rear only.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to fuel line and engine wiring harness.

NOTE: The supports of special tool 00 0 208 must rest on the bolt connection of both side walls .
Risk of damage .

Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Tightening Screws

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Release engine mounts at top left and right.

Fig 3: Raising Engine

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Raise engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 10 mm

max. 30 mm - risk of damage. .