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Securing Engine In Installation Position

  1. Install Special Tool (51 2 160). See Fig 1.
  2. Fig 1: Installing Special Tool
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  3. Reduce excess pressure in cooling system. Release screw (1). See Fig 2. Lay bracket for oxygen sensor to one side. Release screw (2). Release coolant line clamp (3).
  4. Fig 2: Preparing Engine For Suspension
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  5. Screw Special Tool (11 8 260) onto cylinder head. See Fig 3. The water pipe is also secured to Special Tool (11 8 260) at the same time.
  6. Fig 3: Screwing Special Tool Onto Cylinder Head
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    CAUTION: Remove plug before fitting special tool. Risk of damage on both side walls.
  7. Assemble Special Tool (00 0 200) with Special Tools (00 0 201 / 00 0 202 / 00 0 205 / 00 0 207 / 00 0 209) and fit. See Fig 4.
  8. Fig 4: Assembling Special Tool
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  9. Assemble to engine.