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11 12 005 Removing and installing/sealing left cylinder head cover (N63 O1)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Remove heat shield (2).

Tightening torque: 11 65 4AZ .

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

Remove cylinder head cover.

Graphic shows S63T1.

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

Graphic shows N63.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Surface And Seal
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Installation note: 

Replace profile seals (1 and 2) of cylinder head cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Profile Seals Of Cylinder Head Cover
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Installation note: 

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

Mount cylinder head covers.

Position screw (15 and 16).

Release screws again by a 90° turn.

Secure cylinder head cover in sequence (1 to 17) in two work steps.

Tightening torque 11 12 3AZ .

Fig 5: Left Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63 O1)
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Assemble engine.