11 12 000 Removing and installing or sealing cylinder head cover

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect vacuum lines (2) from vacuum lines (1).

Unclip vacuum lines (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Lines And Vacuum Lines

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Disconnect vacuum lines (1) from vacuum lines (2).

Unclip vacuum line (2) and lay to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Lines

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Release screw (1) with special tool 11 8 620.

Fig 3: Releasing Screw Using Special Tool (11 8 620)

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Installation note:

Slotted sleeves (2) for guiding ignition coils in cylinder head cover (1) must be replaced.

Remove slotted sleeves (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Slotted Sleeves And Cylinder Head Cover

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Release screws (1) on valve cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Valve Cover Screws

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Tightening torque: 11 12 4AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Screws

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Installation note:

Replace seal (1).

Press gasket (1) into valve cover.

Fig 7: Identifying Valve Cover Gasket

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Assemble engine.