Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Secure engine in installation position (F55/F56/F57)
Special tools required:
- 2 358 042
- 00 6 030
- 00 0 490
- 00 6 100
- 00 6 130
- 00 6 080
Preliminary work needed:
- If necessary, remove the clean air pipe. Refer to REMOVE CLEAN AIR PIPE (B36, B38) (COOPER BASE) or REMOVE CLEAN AIR PIPE (B48, B46) (COOPER S AND JCW) .
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:
- Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
- Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
- No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
- Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.
Modification:
Remove front facings from adapter 00 6 030.
Attach special tool 00 0 490 on left and right to 00 6 030.
Assemble cross-member 00 6 100 with special tools 00 6 130, 00 6 030 and 00 6 080.
Unclip filler neck (1) from washer fluid reservoir and lay to one side.
Position assembled cross-member 00 6 100 on shock tower and side member with a 2nd person helping.
(1) = rear right support point.
(1) = rear left support point.
(1) = front right support point.
(1) = front left support point.
After mounting the cross-member,
Attach hooks (2 and 3) to suspension lugs.
Slightly pretension the spindle of the engine mount beam.
Tighten down all adjustment screws, knurled screws and nuts on cross-member 00 6 100 and on special tool 00 0 490.
Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its add-on parts) and the body.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.