Upper Timing Chain Covers, Removing And Installing: Installing

• Replace bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
• Replace the O-rings after removing them.
• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).

-- Remove any old sealant from the sealing surfaces.

Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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-- Remove the sealant residue on the timing chain cover -1- and cylinder head using a rotating plastic brush, for example.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

• Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.
  Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2 mm).

• Sealant bead thickness: 3.0 mm

-- Apply the sealant bead -arrow- on the clean sealing surface of the cylinder bank 1 timing chain cover (right).

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-- Apply the sealant bead -arrow- on the clean sealing surface of the cylinder bank 2 timing chain cover (left).

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• Install the timing chain cover within five minutes after applying the sealant.

-- Push the timing chain cover carefully on the alignment sleeves on the cylinder head but do not press on the sealant bead.

• The sealant must not get into the threaded holes.

-- Install all bolts for the timing chain cover first by hand and then tighten.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the rear high pressure pipe. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .