11 14 250 Removing and installing/sealing rear coolant end cover (N63)

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Special tools required:

11 4 470 .

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FLYWHEEL
Drain COOLANT

Release all screws in area (1).

Tightening torque: 11 14 5AZ .

Remove end cover.

NOTE: Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470 .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Coolant End Cover Screw Area

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Installation note:

Replace profile seal (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Coolant End Cover Profile Seal

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Assemble engine.