11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for leaks (N62/N62TU)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

11 9 430
11 9 431
11 9 432
11 9 433

(Cylinder Head Dismantled)

Have special tool kit 11 9 430 ready.

NOTE: Special tool kit 11 9 430 can be used for cylinder bank 1 to 4 and cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Place special tool 11 9 431 on cylinder head sealing surface, insert screws (special tool 11 9 433) and tighten down. Seal coolant opening with special tool 11 9 432 and tighten down.

Fig 1: Locating Retaining Screws For Fixture

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Connect compressed air hose (1) to pressure gauge.

Immerse cylinder head in a water bath. Inspection pressure 4.5 bar.

Check cylinder head for escaping air (cracks).

NOTE: If necessary, soften the bath water with a cleaning agent.

Fig 2: Connecting Compressed Air Hose To Pressure Gauge

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