11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N52K)

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IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released .
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic .
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CYLINDER HEAD .

Insert 11 4 430 special tool into bores.

Remove cylinder head seal.

IMPORTANT: Check marking (1) on cylinder head gasket (B25 or B30).

B = petrol/gasoline engine
30 = displacement (3 litres)

Do not mix them up as this will cause engine damage .

Fig 1: Identifying Marking On Cylinder Head Gasket And Special Tool (11 4 430)

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There must be no fluids or contaminants in any of the threaded holes (1) for the cylinder head bolt connections.

IMPORTANT: Work on sealing surface on engine block and on cylinder head with special tool 11 4 470 only.
Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Pocket Threaded Holes

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IMPORTANT: Rubber coating (2) on cylinder head gasket (3) must not under any circumstances be damaged (electrochemical corrosion).

Cylinder head gasket (3) is a sheet-metal gasket.

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket Identification Mark With Rubber Coating

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Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.

Place cylinder head gasket (2) in direction of arrow on engine block.

Fig 4: Mounting Cylinder Head Gasket On Engine Block

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NOTE: Check cylinder head for DEVIATION FROM FLATNESS .
Check cylinder head for WATER LEAKS .

Assemble engine.