11 12 004 Removing and installing/sealing both cylinder head covers (M62): Notes

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Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery,

refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect battery negative terminal.

Remove heater bulkhead

refer to 51 71 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER BULKHEAD .

Turn fasteners on acoustic cover 90° counterclockwise, remove acoustic cover.

Fig 1: Removing Acoustic Cover

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Release bellows on throttle. Remove upper section of suction filter housing with mass air flow sensor. Remove lower section of suction filter housing.

Detach battery positive lead from support point on firewall. Feed out battery positive lead and lay to one side.

Cylinder head cover of cylinder bank 1 to 4:

Remove washer fluid reservoir.

Cylinder head cover of cylinder bank 5 to 8:

Unclip water hoses from holder on heater valve and press to one side.

NOTE: Water pipes remain connected.

NOTE: Vent line for front axle differential and positive lead is laid under cover of ignition coils.

Vent line for front axle differential
Positive lead

Fig 2: Identifying Vent Line And Positive Lead
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Remove ignition coils,

refer to 12 13 511 REPLACING IGNITION COIL (M60, M62) .

Fig 3: Removing Ignition Coil

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Cylinder bank 5 to 8:

Detach vent hose (1) from cylinder head cover.

Fig 4: Detaching Vent Hose From Cylinder Head Cover

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Unfasten left and right cable ducts and fold inwards.

Fig 5: Unfastening Left And Right Cable Ducts

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Unfasten retaining elements on left and right sides.

Fig 6: Unfastening Retaining Elements On Left And Right Sides

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