Removal & Installation

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(cylinder head removed)

If necessary, remove coolant Thermostat .

Screw on special tool 11 1 442.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (1 Of 4)

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Screw special tool 11 1 065 onto special tool 00 1 490.

Provide special tools for disassembling cylinder head:

special tool 11 1 071
special tool 11 1 067
special tool 11 0 192

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (2 Of 4)
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special tool 11 1 045
special tool 11 0 342
special tool 11 0 343
special tool 11 0 345
special tool 11 1 441

Assemble special tools.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (3 Of 4)

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NOTE: Do not install special tool 11 1 441 (locating board) in special tool 11 1 065 at this stage.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools (4 Of 4)

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Place cylinder head on special tool 11 1 065 and screw on with two screws.

Fig 5: Placing Cylinder Head On Special Tool

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Remove all valve springs. See 11 34 715 Replacing All Valve Springs .

Remove all valve stem seals. See 11 34 560 Replacing All Valve Stem Seals .

Remove all valves. See 11 34 552 Removing And Installing Or Replacing All Valves .