Installing the cylinder head

• Position the cylinder head (1) on the special tool  0 490 561 (11 0 000)  and on the workshop crane  .

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage to guide rails  .
  The application of great force can damage the guide rails of the timing chain  .

  • When removing and installing the cylinder head, make sure that the cylinder head does not damage the guide rail.

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• Guide in and install the cylinder head (1) carefully  using the workshop crane and the special tool 0 490 561 (11 0 000) .
• Replace cylinder head bolts (1)  to (10)  .

  Parts:  Cylinder head bolts

• Do not  wash off the coating on the cylinder head bolts (1)  to (10)  .
• Oil the contact surfaces of the screw heads of cylinder head bolts (1)  to (10) lightly  .

  There must be no  coolant, water or engine oil present in the threaded holes of the engine block.

  Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  When assembling, it is essential to observe screwing sequences and tightening torques.
  Failure to comply with the regulations can lead to leaks and damage.
• Insert and install cylinder head bolts (1)  to (10)  .
• Screw in the cylinder head bolts in the sequence (1)  to (10)  .
• Tighten the cylinder head bolts with the special tools  0 490 504 (00 9 120)  and 0 495 747 (11 8 580) in the  sequence (1)  to (10)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Cylinder head to crankcase
  M11 Observe tightening sequence! Fit new cylinder head bolts.	1. Joining torque	30 Nm
  	2. Angle of rotation	90°
  	3. Angle of rotation	180°

• Replace cylinder head bolts (1)  to (5)  .

  Parts:  Cylinder head bolts

• Make sure that there is no  coolant, water or engine oil in the threaded holes of the timing case cover.
• Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence (1)  to (5)  .
  Fig 2: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Cylinder head bolt to timing case cover
  M8x40 Replace screws.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Insert and install the camshaft sensor wheel (3)  .
• Ensure that the camshaft wheel (3)  is correctly positioned on the guide pin (4)  .
• Affix the intake camshaft with an open-end wrench (1)  .
• Tighten down screw (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Camshaft sensor wheel to intake camshaft
  M6x16 Replace screw.	1. Tightening torque	5 Nm
  	2. Angle of rotation	90°

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• Position the guide rail (2)  .
• Replace bearing journal (1)  .

  Parts:  Bearing journal

• Thread in the bearing journals (1)  and install.
• Make sure that the bearing journal (1)  is correctly installed in the guide rail (2)  .
• Tighten the bearing pin (1)  to the guide rail (2)  .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Bearing journal to cylinder head
  Bearing journal Replace the bearing journal!	Tightening torque	22 Nm

• Insert slide rail (2)  and install.
• Tighten down screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Sliding rail to cylinder head
  M6x16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Insert and position the wiring harness section (2)  for sensor system 1  .
• Tighten down screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Wiring harness section for sensor system 1 to cylinder head
  Screw M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Feed in ground cable (4)  and position.
• Tighten down screw (3)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Ground cable to cylinder head
  M6X16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

• Feed in and install coolant line (1)  .

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• Insert and install the holder (2)  .
• Make sure that the lock (1)  engages audibly.

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• Insert and install the holder (2)  .
• Tighten down screw (1)  .

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• Connect and lock the coolant line (1)  to the cylinder head.
• Make sure that the coolant line (1)  engages audibly.
• Connect the connector (2)  to the coolant temperature sensor and lock it.
• Ensure that the connector (2)  audibly engages on the coolant temperature sensor.

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• Feed in and install coolant line (2)  .
• Tighten down screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Coolant line to coolant pump/cylinder head
  M6x20	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Loosen the screws (1)  from the special tool 2 459 012 .
• Guide the special tool 2 459 012 out and remove.

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Follow-up work 

• 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 PREPARING THE PROP SHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING PROP SHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
• 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 .