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Engine, Repair Using Short-block > < Control Unit - Cooling module, Remove and Install

Engine, Remove and Install (X 12 XE, Z 12 XE)

Note:   The operation "Engine, Remove and Install" is described for an X 12 XE engine with, AC and LHD. Proceed analogously for models which are equipped differently.

Cable ties detached for removal of the engine must be reattached at the same location on installation.

Caution

For vehicles with airbag: Turn steering to straight ahead position, remove ignition key and engage steering lock.

  Remove

Remove clamping bolt (1) on steering column intermediate spindle (interior).

Drain air conditioning – see operation "Air Conditioning, Drain" in group "D".

Open coolant drain bolt – collect escaping coolant.

Object Number: 2398375  Size: DEFAULT

Disconnect earth cable (3) from earth connection and disconnect earth connection (4) from battery.

Disconnect positive lead (2) from positive terminal and disconnect positive terminal (1) from battery.

Remove battery.

Detach battery support (5) from body.

Remove air cleaner housing with hot film mass air flow meter and air intake cover - see illustration "Air Ducts X 12 XE" or "Air Ducts Z 12 XE" or "Air Ducts Z 14 XEP".

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Detach accelerator Bowden cable (1) from curved disc and bracket.

Note:   It must be ensured that the valve support is not damaged when disconnecting the tank vent valve hose from the valve body. Damaged valves must be replaced.

Caution

Damaged valve supports can cause a vehicle fire as a result of leaks.

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  Remove

Detach tank vent valve hose at separation point provided.

Detach brake servo vacuum line (1) from intake manifold.

Reduce fuel pressure with KM-J-34730-91 via testing port – collect escaping fuel in suitable container – observe safety regulations and national legislation.

Detach fuel feed line (2) from fuel distributor pipe.

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Disconnect or detach following wiring harness plugs.

  • Engine control unit wiring harness plug (1)
  • Multiplug (6)
  • Multiplug (twist connection) (5)
  • Oxygen sensor (7)

Disconnect steering cable bunch and put out of way:

  • Withdraw fuse carrier (2) from bracket
  • Disconnect wiring harness plug (4)
  • Detach earth cable (3) from body
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Release coolant hose (1) in direction of arrow and detach from heater core.

Detach coolant hose (2) from throttle body.

Detach coolant hose (4) from compensation tank.

Detach coolant hose (3) from radiator.

Release pressure line with connector (5) from pressure line for central release mechanism on clutch housing – detach clutch pressure line for this operation. Release clamp (6) with screwdriver – then bend clamp slightly together and re-insert in connector.

Object Number: 2399454  Size: DEFAULT

Front Wheels, Remove.

Remove front panelling – see operation "Front Panelling, Remove and Install" in group "A".

Detach swing arm (1) on both sides from spring strut support tube – counterhold with open-ended spanner at the two flattened surfaces.

Withdraw axle shafts on both sides from wheel hub (do not remove from transmission) – see operation "Axle Shaft, Remove and Install" in group "E".

Remove lower right engine splash guard.

Unlock wiring harness plug (2) in direction of arrow and detach from cooling module control unit.

Disconnect earth cable (3) from body.

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Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter and centre muffler.

Release clamp (1) from shift rod and disconnect shift guide from shift rod.

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Note:   The drive unit must be aligned to the front axle body using KM-6173 and KM-6001-A in order to ensure correct alignment of the drive unit after releasing the fastening bolts for the right and left engine damping blocks. The attachment of KM-6173 and KM-6001-A is described in the following.

  Install

Attach KM-6173 (3) to front axle body – screw up support bearing (2) until pin is seated flush in mount (1) on cylinder block.

Object Number: 2398553  Size: DEFAULT

Release fastening bolts (arrows) for adjustment rails on KM-6001-A (1).

Insert KM-6001-A as illustrated – pins (2) and (5) must sit in guide holes of front axle body.

Tighten fastening bolts for adjustment rails.

Screw up front support bearing (4) and rear support bearing (3) until contact is made with guide pins of front engine damping block and rear engine damping block bracket – the guide pins must seat free from play in the support bearings.

Object Number: 2414110  Size: DEFAULT

For version with air conditioning:

Remove fastening bolt (1) and disconnect refrigerant line.

Remove fastening bolt (2) and detach refrigerant line from receiver-dryer.

Object Number: 2399317  Size: DEFAULT

Detach right engine damping block bracket (1) and left engine damping block bracket (2) from engine damping block support.

Object Number: 2399314  Size: DEFAULT

  Install

Position KM-904 with KM-6000 onto hydraulic jack and place under front axle body free of play (use hydraulic jack which can be lowered to at least 100 cm).

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Caution

Dismantling of front axle body using an impulse or impact screwdriver is not permissible. Note dissimilar bolt lengths.

Note:   For a clearer representation, the illustration shows the front axle body without hydraulic jack and KM-6000.

  Install

Remove six rear fastening bolts (4) on left and right. Remove front fastening bolts on right (1) and left (3). Remove centre fastening bolts (2).

Carefully lower front axle body with entire drive unit, steering gear and radiator – thereby ensuring that no attaching parts are damaged.

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Caution

Ensure the threads of the captive nuts move freely before installing front axle body with drive unit, steering gear and radiator, replace captive nuts if necessary.

  Install

Carefully guide front axle body with entire drive unit, steering gear and radiator into engine compartment and position free of play on chassis – thereby ensuring that no attaching parts are damaged.

Attach front axle body to vehicle underbody with new fastening bolts (1- 4) – tightening torque 90 Nm / 66 lbf. ft. + 45° + 15°.

Object Number: 2397674  Size: DEFAULT

Caution

Installing the front axle body using an impulse or impact screwdriver is not permissible. Note dissimilar bolt lengths and washers.

  Install

Attach right engine damping block bracket to engine damping block support – tightening torque 55 Nm / 41 lbf. ft.

Attach left engine damping block bracket to engine damping block support – tightening torque 55 Nm / 41 lbf. ft.

For version with air conditioning:

Connect refrigerant line – tightening torque 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

Attach refrigerant line to receiver-dryer – tightening torque 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

  Remove

Remove KM-6001-A and KM-6173.

  Install

Attach shift guide using clamp to shift rod – it is only tightened after the transmission shift linkage is adjusted.

Install front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter and centre silencer.

Connect earth cable for cooling module control unit to body.

Attach wiring harness plugs to cooling module control unit and lock.

Install lower right engine splash guard.

Install axle shafts – see operation "Axle Shaft, Remove and Install" in group "E".

Attach swing arms on both sides to spring strut support tube with new fastening nuts – counterhold with open-ended spanner at two flattened surfaces – tightening torque 65 Nm / 48 lbf. ft.

Install front panelling – see operation "Front Panelling, Remove and Install" in group "A".

Attach front wheels – tightening torque – 110 Nm / 81 lbf. ft.

Attach pressure connection for hydraulic clutch actuator to manual transmission.

Attach coolant hoses – ensure correct seating.

Attach or connect wiring connections for engine and steering – note cable routing.

Attach fuel feed lines to fuel distributor pipe – tightening torque 15 Nm / 11 lbf. ft.

Connect brake servo vacuum line to intake manifold.

Connect tank vent valve hose.

Attach accelerator Bowden cable to curved disc.

Install air cleaner housing with hot film mass air flow meter and air intake cover - see illustration "Air Ducts X 12 XE" or "Air Ducts Z 12 XE" or "Air Ducts Z 14 XEP".

Attach battery support to body- tightening torque 15 Nm / 11 lbf. ft. Install battery and fasten to battery support. Connect battery electrically.

For version with air conditioning: Evacuate and charge air conditioning – see operation "Air Conditioning, Evacuate and Charge" in group "D".

Bleed hydraulic clutch actuation – see operation "Hydraulic Clutch Actuation, Bleed (F13/F17/F18/F23)" in group "K".

  Adjust

Adjust shift mechanism – see operation "Transmission Shift Linkage, Adjust (F13/F17/F18)" in group "K".

  Inspect

Charge cooling system – see operations "Cooling System, Charge and Bleed" and "Cooling System, Check for Leaks".


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Engine, Repair Using Short-block > < Control Unit - Cooling module, Remove and Install