Cylinder Head Cover

Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Puller T40039 To Remove Ignition Coils

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-- Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Guide Pipe

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-- Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air guide pipe.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-, set the wiring harness off to the side.

Fig 3: Locating Crankcase Housing Ventilation Hose

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-- Remove the bolts -2- and remove the crankcase housing ventilation hose.

-- Remove the crankcase housing ventilation hose -4- on the opposite side in order to press the release button.

-- Remove the bolt -3- and then remove the hose clamp for the fuel line.

-- Loosen the cylinder head cover bolts in the following sequence: -16 to 1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover, Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts and the cylinder head cover.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

NOTE:

Replace the cylinder head seal if it is damaged.

Replace the cylinder head cover bolts when replacing the damaged seal.

Replace the O-rings.

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.

In order to be able to securely mount the air guide hoses on their connectors, spray the screws on the previously used clamps with a rust remover.

-- Tighten cylinder head cover bolts. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the air guide pipe. Refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER OVERVIEW .

-- Install the ignition coils. Refer to Removal and Installation .