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11 12 006 Removing and installing/sealing right cylinder head cover (N63O1)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove retaining clips (1).

Partially release the filling channel for the washer system.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Clips
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Release screws (1).

Remove heat shield (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield And Screws
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Release screw connections in the sequence (16 to 1).

Remove cylinder head cover.

Fig 3: Right Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63 O1)
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Clean sealing surface (1 and 2) with special tool 11 4 470 .

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Surface And Seal
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Installation note: 

Replace profile seals (1 and 2).

Fig 5: Identifying Profile Seals
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Installation note: 

Renew sealing ring (1) for lubrication of vacuum pump.

Fig 6: Identifying Sealing Ring
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Installation note: 

It is important to insert screws (15 and 16) for exact positioning of the camshaft sensors.

Fit cylinder head cover.

Position screws (15 and 16).

Release screws again by a 90° turn.

Secure cylinder head cover in sequence (1 to 16) in two work steps.

Tightening torque 11 12 3AZ .

Fig 7: Right Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63 O1)
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Assemble engine.