11 15 140 Replace Oil Separator (N63)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove Cylinder Head Cover. See LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER or RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .

Removal

Release Screws In The Sequence 3 - 1 .

Remove Oil Separator.

Fig 1: Oil Separator Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63)

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Illustration: Cylinders 5 To 8.

Installation

IMPORTANT: Risk of Damage!
All Engine Oil and Contamination Must Be Removed From All Threaded Holes.
Compliance with Torque Specifications for Screw Connections Is Mandatory!

Fig 2: Oil Separator Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63)

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Install The Oil Separator with Duct.

Parts: Replace Screws.

Tighten Screws In The Sequence 1 - 3 .

Tightening torque 11 12 11AZ .

Required Follow-Up Work

Install Cylinder Head Cover