11 12 112 Replacing both cylinder head gaskets (N63)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left CYLINDER HEAD .
• Remove right CYLINDER HEAD .

Installation note: 

The cylinder head gasket (2) for cylinders 1-4 and cylinders 5-8 are identical.

There is no marking (TOP).

Cylinder head gasket (2) must depending on its styling be correctly positioned on the timing chain case.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket And Fitting Sleeves

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Repair gasket (+REP) is 0.3 mm thicker.

Check cylinder head for surface evenness. See 11 12 CYLINDER HEAD WITH VALVE SEAT COVER (N63) , 11 12 CYLINDER HEAD WITH LID (N63) , and 11 12 719 GRINDING CYLINDER HEAD SEALING SURFACE (N63) .

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Repair Gasket (+REP)

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Assemble engine.