Installing the cylinder head cover on the right

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure that there are no particles or impurities in the medium openings. Coolant or foreign substances in the oil can cause engine damage such as damage to the connecting rod bearing.

Close the openings (1) on the cylinder head.

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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.

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Clean the cylinder head in the area of the sealing surfaces (1) .
Open the openings (1) on the cylinder head.

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Check fitting sleeves (1) for damage and, if necessary, replace them.
The fitting sleeves must not be damaged or deformed or missing.

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Replace sealing ring (1) .
Parts: Sealing ring

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Replace the circular seal (1) .
Parts: Seal
Replace seals (2) .
Parts: Seals
Replace seals (3) .
Parts: Seals

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Fastening cylinder head cover on the right

Cylinder head cover: Cylinders 1 to 4

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Insert cylinder head cover downwards and position it.
Abut bolts (10) and (15) .
The layout of screws (10) and (15) is required for exact positioning of the camshaft position sensors.
Tighten screws in the order (1) to (17) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Cylinder head cover to cylinder head
M6x30 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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Replace the screw (1) .
Parts: Screw
Replace the sealing ring or sealing rings (2) .
Parts: Sealing ring or sealing rings

When installing sealing rings without installation aid (bar), both sealing rings must be replaced.
Position screw (1) with the sealing ring or sealing rings (2) on the oil feed line.
Position oil feed line.

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Determining the screw type and selecting the appropriate socket wrench:

Screw type	Matching socket wrench
Hexagon screw (3)	Commercial socket wrench (1)
Multi-tooth screw (4)	Multi-tooth socket wrench (2)

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Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Oil feed line to exhaust turbocharger
Banjo bolt M10x1 Replace screw.	Joining torque	8 Nm
Banjo bolt M10x1 Replace screw.	Angle of rotation	70°

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Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Oil feed line holder to exhaust turbocharger
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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NOTE: To provide a better overview: Illustration of surrounding parts removed.

Fix the clip (2) .
Tighten down screw (4) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Hexagon screw M6 with threaded bolt M5
Screw M6 with threaded bolt M5	tightening torque	10 Nm

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Position the grounding point (5) .
Tighten nut (3) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Ground cable on cylinder head cover/ground pin
Nut M5	tightening torque	4.6 Nm

Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Wiring harness to cylinder head cover
M6x16 screw	tightening torque	10 Nm

Positive battery cable the positive battery cable (5) .
Connect connectors (3) and lock.
Clip in the holder (2) .
Clip in the wiring harness sections in area (4) .
Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Install both VANOS solenoid actuators of cylinder bank 1

Position VANOS solenoid actuator (1) .
Turn VANOS solenoid actuator (1) about 50° clockwise with the special tool 2 360 895 (2) until the limit positions are on the clamps.

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Position VANOS solenoid actuator (1) .
Turn VANOS solenoid actuator (1) about 50° clockwise with the special tool 2 360 895 (2) until the limit positions are on the clamps.

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR IGNITION SYSTEM OF BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR IGNITION SYSTEM OF BANK 1 .
Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION OF CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to SECURING COOLANT LINES FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
Refer to INSTALLING RAIL OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING RAIL ON BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT LINE BETWEEN THE COOLANT PUMP AND HEAT EXCHANGER PARTIALLY .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT THROTTLE BODY .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR COOLER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to CLOSING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CLOSING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWER LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE EVAPORATOR AND THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER .
Refer to ATTACHING THE INTAKE PIPE ON THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SAFETY PRESSURE SWITCH .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT OF CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR THE LEFT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING OIL FILLER NECK .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE FOR BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR THE ENGINE ABOVE CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CROSSING OF THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE .
Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING BRACKET FOR RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to FASTENING THE ACTIVATED-CHARCOAL FILTER LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .
Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING CONDITIONING .