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11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N55 Hybrid)

Special tools required: 

WARNING:

High-voltage hazard!

The following must be strictly observed prior to starting work  :

IMPORTANT: 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  .
Joining torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .

Necessary preliminary work: 

Remove cylinder head gasket.

Insert special tool 11 4 430 into feed pipe of oil pump.

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (11 4 430) Into Feed Pipe Of Oil Pump
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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 2: Identifying Blind Holes
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Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.

Fig 3: Identifying Adapter Sleeves
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Cylinder head gasket N55 is a beaded metal gasket.

Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket (N55)
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Place cylinder head gasket (2) in direction of arrow on engine block.

Fix new cylinder head gasket with fitting sleeves (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Adapter Sleeves And Cylinder Head Gasket
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Assemble engine.