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Engine Carrier






Engine Carrier

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Engine Support Bridge (10 - 222 A)

Bracket with Spindle and Hook (10 - 222 A /10) , qty. 2

Adapter (10 - 222 A /19)

Adapter (10 - 222 A /22)

Engine Support Basic Set (T40091)

Engine Support Supplement Set (T40093)

Removing






- On vehicles with air suspension, activate vehicle lift mode.

Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Observe measures for disconnecting battery.

- Disconnect the Ground (GND) cable - 4 -.

- Remove the air filter housing.






- Remove the noise insulation - 1 and 2 -..






- Remove the left and right front wheel housing liners..






- Remove the stabilizer bar.






- Mount the (10 - 222 A) and the (10 - 222 A /22) and the engine supplement set (T40091/3) on the fender bolting edge.






- Install the other parts as illustrated. Position the (10 - 222 A /19) on the notches on the longitudinal members.






- Engage the (10 - 222 A /10) into the rear engine lift eyes.

- Slide supports (T40091/2) with both sliders (T40093/5) into both mounts (T40093/4).






- Install the long spindles from the (10 - 222 A) and attach the hooks to the engine lifting eyes.

There is the risk of an accident.

Secure support (T40091/2) with connector pins and (T40093/4).

- Slightly tension the engine but do not lift it.

- Remove the left and right bolts - arrows - from the engine mount.






Ignore - 1 -.

- Remove the 2 bolts and then remove the steering gear heat shield - A -.






The airbag spiral spring could be damaged.

Separate the universal joint from steering gear only when the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.

Do not change steering wheel position and steering gear position any more, secure steering wheel with adhesive tape.

- Remove the universal joint bolt - B -.

- Remove universal joint from steering gear.

- Free up the coolant hoses - arrow -.






- Disengage the power steering hydraulic line from the left bracket on the subframe.

- Disconnect the connector - 3 -.






- Press the release buttons and remove the secondary air hoses - 1 -.

- Remove the nuts - 2 - and loosen the nut - 5 -.

- Remove the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor (V101) and bracket.

Ignore - 4 -.

- Mark location of the subframe and engine carrier to the longitudinal members with a felt-tip pen.






The subframe could cause an accident if it is not secured.

The subframe bolts - 2 - and the transmission carrier bolts - 1 - must never be loosened.

- Remove the bolts - 3 and 4 - then lower the subframe with the front engine carrier.

- Remove engine carrier forward.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe Overview ] Subframe Overview.

The hose connections as well as the air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Tighten the subframe.

- Install the AIR pump motor. Refer to => [ Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor (V101) ] Service and Repair.

- Install the universal joint on the steering gear.

- Install the engine mount. Refer to => [ Engine Mount ] Engine Mount.

- Install the stabilizer bar.

- Install the front wheel housing liners and noise insulation..

- Install the air filter housing.

- Follow all steps after connecting the battery.

- On vehicles with air suspension, deactivate vehicle lift mode.