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Securing engine in installation position with special tool (N62)

Special tools required: 

Remove acoustic cover.

Using special tool 51 2 180, secure engine hood in service position. Refer to 51 00... SERVICE POSITION OF ENGINE HOOD .

Fig 1: Securing Engine Hood In Service Position
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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.

Secure special tool 11 0 000 to front and rear lifting eyes and to special tool 00 0 200.

NOTE: The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must rest on threaded connection of both side panels.

Tighten down bolts (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Tightening Bolts
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Release engine mounts at top left and right.

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

Fig 3: Raising Engine
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