11 12 006 Removing and Installing/Sealing Right Cylinder Head Cover (N63)

Special Tools Required: 

• 11 4 470 .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL .
• Release Battery Positive Terminal
• Drain COOLANT .
• Remove Right INTERCOOLER .
• Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
• Disconnect FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Detach Wiring Harness for Injectors and Lay To One Side
• Remove IGNITION COILS , Cylinders 1-4
• Remove INJECTORS , Cylinders 1-4
• Remove HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .

Release Screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 12 9AZ .

Remove Oil Filler Neck (2).

Installation Note: 

Replace Sealing Ring. 

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Neck and Screws

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Release Bolts In Sequence (17 To 1).

Remove Cylinder Head Cover.

Fig 2: Right Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63)

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Clean Sealing Surface (1) with Special Tool 11 4 470 .

Installation Note: 

Replace Seal (2). 

Fig 3: Locating Seal

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Installation Note: 

Replace Profile Seal of Cylinder Head Cover. 

Fig 4: Locating Profile Seal

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Installation Note: 

It Is Important To Join Screw (1) for Exact Positioning of The Camshaft Sensors.

Fit Cylinder Head Cover.

Position Screw (1).

Release Screw (1) By 90°.

Fig 5: Identifying Screw

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Secure Cylinder Head Cover In Sequence (1 To 17) In Two Work Steps.

Tightening torque 11 12 3AZ .

Fig 6: Right Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63)

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Assemble Engine.

FILLING AND VENTING COOLING SYSTEM .