11 15 140 Replace oil separator (N63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cylinder head cover . See 11 12 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER (N63) or 11 12 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER (N63)

Removal:

Fig 1: Oil Separator Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Release screws in the sequence 3 - 1 .

Remove oil separator.

Illustration: Cylinders 5 to 8.

Installation:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
All engine oil and contamination must be removed from all threaded holes.
Compliance with torque specifications for screw connections is mandatory!

Fig 2: Oil Separator Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Install the oil separator with duct.

Parts: Replace screws.

Tighten screws in the sequence 1 - 3 .

Tightening torque: 11 12 11AZ .

Required follow-up work:

Install cylinder head cover