11 12 005 Removing And Installing / Sealing Left Cylinder Head Cover (S85)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove intake air manifold .
Remove IGNITION COILS (S85) .
Disconnect plug connection for ion control unit.
Disconnect plug connection at camshaft sensors.

Release screw (1).

Lay ground strap (2) to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Ground Strap

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Release screws along line (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover

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Remove spark plug tube (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Check rubber on spark plug tube (1) for damage; replace spark plug tube (1) if necessary.

Apply a light coating of engine oil to spark plug tube (1) prior to installation.

Fig 3: Removing Spark Plug Tube

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Installation:

Replace seal (1).

Align gasket (1) on cylinder head cover groove.

Press in gasket (1) so that it is free from tension.

Fig 4: Identifying Seal

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Installation:

Clean seal residue from sealing surfaces.

Coat contact surfaces of joint (1) with Drei Bond 1209.

Fig 5: Identifying Contact Surfaces Of Cylinder Head Cover Joint

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Installation:

Check decoupling element (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 6: Identifying Decoupling Element

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Fit cylinder head cover.

Align spark plug tubes.

Tighten down all retaining elements diagonally from inside to outside.

Fig 7: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover

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Assemble engine.