Replace cylinder head gasket

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage .

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

Remove oil and dirt residue from the blind holes (1).

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Check the lining sleeves (1) for secure fit and damage.

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Identify the cylinder head gasket (1) using the part number.
NOTE: If the cylinder head is reworked, then a 0.3 mm thicker seal is available for the service.

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Replace the cylinder head gasket.
Parts: Cylinder head gasket
Thread in cylinder head gasket (1) and install.
Make sure that the cylinder head gasket (1) is installed correctly in the fitting sleeves (2).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT .
Refer to ADJUSTING THE CAMSHAFTS WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to PRE-TENSIONING THE TIMING CHAIN WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS .
Refer to INSTALLING CHAIN TENSIONER .
Refer to CHECKING THE TIMINGS OF THE CAMSHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to ROTATING THE CAM OF THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP DRIVE TO THE BDC POSITION .
Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
Refer to CONNECTING COOLANT LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SERVOMOTOR FOR THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT ON THE TUNNEL AT FRONT AND REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CROSS-MEMBER WITH TORSION STRUTS .
Refer to INSERTING FILLING HOSE OF THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to EVACUATE AND CHARGE CONDITIONING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
Refer to PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: PARTIALLY INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BULKHEAD .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UPPER FIREWALL COVER PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
Refer to FILLING THE COOLANT CIRCUIT WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Refer to AIR BLEEDING THE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .