Engine, Installing

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Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

CAUTION:

When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

Route all lines and wires in their original locations.
Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

-- When installing the engine/transmission subassembly make sure there is enough clearance to the subframe and radiator.

-- Align the engine mount as follows:

There must be at least 10 mm -a- between the engine mount bracket and the right longitudinal member.
The casting edge on the engine mount bracket -2- must be parallel to the engine mount -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Casting Edge On Engine Support Location
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-- Tighten the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts to 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn

-- Install the pendulum support.

NOTE:

For the pendulum support and transmission mount tightening specifications, refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Attach the front exhaust pipe and catalytic converters to the exhaust manifold.

-- Install the drive axles. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the right drive axle heat shield.

-- Electrical connections and routing. Refer to Wiring .

-- Install the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to [For engine(s) BLV] Removal and Installation .

-- Install the fan shroud and fans.

-- If necessary, fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to General Information .

-- Connect the ventilation line -1-, the vacuum line -2- and the fuel supply line -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Vent Line -1-, Vacuum Line -2- And Fuel Supply Line -3-

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-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Fill the coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester.

-- Check all Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memories and erase all DTC entries which may have occurred during the assembly.

-- Perform a test drive and generate the readiness code. Refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

-- Then, perform a vehicle system test again and repair any reoccurring malfunctions.

NOTE:

Generate the readiness code if the DTC memory was erased. Refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

Tightening Specifications

Bolted connections		Tightening Specifications
Bolts and Nuts	M6	10 Nm
	M7	15 Nm
	M8	25 Nm
	M10	40 Nm
	M12	60 Nm

NOTE:

For the engine, transmission and pendulum support tightening specifications, refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .