Checking cylinder head for watertightness

Loosen nuts (1).
Remove the trim strip (2).

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Position the cylinder head (1) on the special tool 2 361 215 so that the rubber washer points to the cylinder head (1).
All water ducts on the cylinder head (1) must be closed.
Tighten (1) the cylinder head on the special tool 2 361 215.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder head to special tool 2 361 215
	Tightening torque	35 Nm

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Venting connector/special tool to cylinder head
M10	Tightening torque	18 Nm

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Check

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Check for cylinder head watertightness
	Temperature of the cylinder head	60°C

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Check for cylinder head watertightness
	Testing pressure	max. 3.0 bar

Result

» Air bubbles form.

Measure

Check the cylinder head for damage where the air bubbles form, if necessary repair or replace.

Disassemble the valve of the special tool 2 361 215 .

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Install the venting connector (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Venting connector/special tool to cylinder head
M10	Tightening torque	18 Nm

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Trim strip at the cylinder head
M7	1) Joining torque	10 Nm
	2) Joining torque	16 Nm
	3) tightening torque	18 Nm

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