11 12 000 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (N54, N54T)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect BATTERY
• Remove ROD-TYPE IGNITION COILS
• Unclip injector WIRING HARNESS
• Remove INJECTORS
• Remove right TENSION STRUT

Disconnect vacuum lines (2) from vacuum lines (1).

Unclip vacuum lines (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Lines

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Disconnect vacuum lines (1) from vacuum lines (2).

Unclip vacuum line (2) and lay to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Lines

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Release screw (1) with special tool 11 8 620 .

Fig 3: Identifying Screw

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Installation note:  Slotted sleeves (2) for guiding ignition coils in cylinder head cover (1) must be replaced. Remove slotted sleeves (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Slotted Sleeves And Cylinder Head Cover

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Release screws (1) on cylinder head cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Screws On Cylinder Head Cover

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Release screws (1 and 2) along lines.

Tightening torque 11 12 4AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Screws

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Installation note: 

Replace gasket (1). 

Press gasket (1) into cylinder head cover.

Fig 7: Identifying Gasket

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Assemble engine.