11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N54, N54T)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Insert 11 4 430 special tool into bore holes.

Remove head gasket.

IMPORTANT: Check identification (1) on cylinder head gasket (N54).

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (11 4 430) Into Cylinder Head Gasket Bore Hole

There must be no fluids or contaminants in any of the threaded holes (1) for the cylinder head bolt connections.

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 Cylinder Head Bolt Connection Threaded Holes

Identification (1) of head gasket (N54).

Gasket (3) is a beaded metal gasket with rubber coating.

Fig 3: Identifying Gasket And Identification

Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.

Place head gasket (2) in direction of arrow on engine block.

Fig 4: Placing Head Gasket With Engine Block

NOTE: Check cylinder head for DEVIATION FROM FLATNESS .

Check cylinder head for WATER LEAKS .

Assemble engine.