Installing right cylinder head

• Make sure that there are no fluids or foreign material in the cylinder bores (1)  , remove if necessary.

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• Check the fitting sleeves (1)  for a correct fit and damage, replace if necessary.

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• Close oil hole in the area (1)  with a classification B plug from the set of special tools 2 364 711  .

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• Clean sealing surface (1)  with special tool 0 495 103 (11 4 471) from set of special tools 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

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• Clean sealing surface (1)  with special tool 0 495 104 (11 4 472) from set of special tools 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

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• Clean bore holes (1)  of the cylinder head bolts with compressed air.

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• Clean sealing surface (1)  with special tool 0 495 103 (11 4 471) from set of special tools 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

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• Clean sealing surface (1)  with special tool 0 495 104 (11 4 472) from set of special tools 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

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• Apply the sealant (1)  as shown on the special tool 2 469 803 .

  Parts:  Sealant

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Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound  Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

50 ml, Cartridge

83190404517

• Apply the prescribed amount of sealant to the separation points °(1)  ° in the marked area.

  Using more than the recommended amount  of sealant may result in leakage. 

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  Height	4 mm
  Diameter	4 mm

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  • Replace cylinder head gasket (1)  .

    Parts:  Cylinder head gasket

  • Replace screws.

    Parts:  Screws

  • Position cylinder head gasket (1)  on the fitting sleeves on the engine block.

    If the cylinder head has been reworked, a thicker cylinder head gasket must be installed. 

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  • Position cylinder head with a workshop crane.
  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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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Work must be carried out carefully in order to avoid component damage.
  • Insert cylinder head.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Work must be carried out carefully in order to avoid component damage.
  • Detach special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) on the retaining tab (1)  and on the special tool 0 493 997 (11 8 350)  .

  Tightening right cylinder head 

  Tightening the right cylinder head 

  Fig 1: Right Cylinder Head Screws Tightening Sequence

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  • Tighten screws in the order (1)  to (10)  .
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  Cylinder head bolt
  M11 Replace screws.	Joining torque	30 Nm
  	1. Angle of rotation	90°
  	2. Angle of rotation	140°

  • Release the screw (1)  of the cylinder head cover.
  • Remove standard nuts (M8) (2)  .
  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage of the engine and installed parts. 
  Non-compliance with the instructions for mounting and disassembly may lead to damage to the engine and installed parts. 

  • Comply with the regulations for the installation and disassembly.
  • Perform work with vehicle care.

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  • Remove special tool 0 494 116 (11 8 352) (4)  .
  • Check the centering sleeve on the cylinder head in the area (3)  for damage, replace if necessary.

  Fastening cylinder head bolts on timing case cover 

  • Secure the screws (1)  to the timing case cover.
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  Cylinder head bolt to timing case cover
  M8x30	tightening torque	23 Nm

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  Turn the intake camshaft back by 180° 

  • Turn the intake camshaft (1)  back with an open-end spanner (2)  by 180° against the direction of arrow.

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  Mounting the special tool on the processed surface of the camshaft 

  • Pay attention to the installation position:

    For the camshaft (1)  there are three machined surfaces. The special tool 2 249 117 can only be mounted in the marked position, (arrow).

  • Mount special tool 2 249 117 .

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• Replace sealing ring (1)  .

  Parts:  Sealing ring

• Position sealing ring (1)  on the bearing bolt (2)  .

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• Position the slide rail.
• Tighten the screw (1)  of the slide rail on the cylinder head of the cylinder bank.

Slide rail to cylinder head
Bearing screw	Tightening torque	25 Nm

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Install both exhaust manifolds 

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• Clean sealing surfaces (1)  .

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• Clean sealing surfaces (1)  .
• Replace seals (1)  .

  Parts:  Seals

• Position seals (1)  .

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• Install seal (1)  with the side of the bead (2)  (seal cavity) toward the exhaust manifold (3)  .

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• Position exhaust manifold (2)  .
• Replace screws (1)  .

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (1)  .

Exhaust manifold
M8x40 screw Replace screw.	tightening torque	25 Nm
	Angle of rotation	45°

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• Position exhaust manifold (2)  .
• Replace screws (1)  .

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (1)  .

Exhaust manifold
M8x40 screw Replace screw.	tightening torque	25 Nm
	Angle of rotation	45°

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• Slide the coolant hose on.
• Tighten the hose clamp (1)  .

Coolant ventilation line
Hose clamp	Tightening torque	1.5 Nm

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• Secure the wiring harness mountings (1)  below the intake system.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH VANOS ADJUSTERS (CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY, BANK 1) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT PULLEY ON THE TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER .
• Refer to INSTALLING ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP WITH HOLDER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD ON THE BOTTOM .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
• Refer to MOUNTING FIXTURE ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT MOUNT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR THE ENGINE ABOVE CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE FOR BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
• Refer to INSTALLING CONDUIT ON BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER WITH THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SENSOR SYSTEM OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 PARTIALLY .
• Refer to INSTALLING CONDUIT ON BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE PRIMARY OXYGEN SENSOR FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER WITH THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SENSOR SYSTEM OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER WITH THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SENSOR SYSTEM OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT TANK VENT VALVE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR COOLER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to CLOSING THE COOLANT PUMPS .
• Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to REMOVING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT SIDE RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE FRONT-END STRUT ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to ATTACHING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .