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11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N20, N26)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove remnants of oil and dirt from blind holes (1).

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 1: Identifying Blind Holes (N55 Shown)
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Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.

Fig 2: Identifying Adapter Sleeves
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The cylinder head gasket (1) can only be checked using the part number.

Installation note: 

If an oversized gasket is needed, the right part number must be determined as specified by Parts Product Management.

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket
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Assemble engine.