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11 12 000 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (N51)

IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials. 

No  steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.

A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.

Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released  .

Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).

For reliable identification:

Aluminium screws/bolts are not magnetic  .

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage). 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unlock and detach vent hose (1).

If necessary, pull off metal bracket (2) in direction of arrow.

Release screws (3).

For tightening torque refer to 11 37 3AZ in 11 37 VARIABLE VALVE GEAR .

Remove servodrive (4) in direction of arrow.

If necessary, release nuts (5).

If necessary, remove secondary air valve (6).

Installation: 

Replace aluminium screws. 

Fig 1: Vent Hose, Bracket, Screw, Nuts, Secondary Air Valve And Servodrive
G04751031Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws in area (1).

Installation: 

Replace aluminium screws. 

For tightening torque refer to 11 12 4AZ in 11 12 CYLINDER HEAD WITH COVER (1AZ-12AZ) [N51] .

Unfasten screws (2).

For tightening torque refer to 11 12 4AZ in 11 12 CYLINDER HEAD WITH COVER (1AZ-12AZ) [N51] .

Installation: 

Replace aluminium screws. 

Fig 2: Threaded Pin And Engine Screws
G04751032Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replace seal (1).

Replace seal (2).

Installation: 

Clean all sealing faces (1 and 2).

IMPORTANT: Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

Installation: 

Replace gaskets (1 and 2). 

Fig 3: Cylinder Head Gaskets
G04751034Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.