Replace cylinder head gasket

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

Remove oil and dirt residue from the blind holes (1) .

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Check the fitting sleeves (1) for secure fit and damage.

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Identify the cylinder head gasket (1) using the part number.

NOTE: If the cylinder head is reworked, then a 0.3 mm thicker seal is available for the service.

Replace cylinder head gasket (1) .

Parts: Cylinder head gasket

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD .
Refer to BLOCKING THE CAMSHAFTS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE SIDE .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST SIDE .
Refer to PRELOAD TIMING CHAIN .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS .
Refer to CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT ON THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
Refer to SECURING THE OIL SUMP ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT FEED LINE FOR THE TURBOCHARGER (COOLANT RETURNING LINE REMOVED) .
Refer to ATTACHING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FEED LINE FOR THE TURBOCHARGER (ENGINE ENCAPSULATION REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT RETURNING LINE FOR THE TURBOCHARGER (AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP IS REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT ENGINE ENCAPSULATION .
Refer to INSTALLING AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP FOR THE TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE OF LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT, AND ON THE LEFT WHERE REQUIRED .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING RESONATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING CENTER FIREWALL LOWER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to FASTENING HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLES ON THE ELECTRICAL MACHINE ELECTRONICS .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT SEALING FRAME .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT SEALING FRAME .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH TENSION STRUTS FROM SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL .
Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to CONNECTING THE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR POSSIBLE INTEGRATION LEVEL ENCODING AND PROGRAMMING .
Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .