Install the top timing case cover of cylinders 7 to 12

• Clean the sealing surfaces (1)  on the timing case cover with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

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• Replace the seal (2)  .

  Parts:  Seal

• Check the fitting sleeves (1)  for damage, replace if necessary.
• Check for secure fit of fitting sleeves (1)  .
• Clean the sealing surfaces (2)  on the cylinder head with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
• Position the seal on the fitting sleeves.

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• Position the timing case cover at the cylinder head.
• Fit the timing case cover onto the fitting sleeves on the cylinder head.
• Tighten all the screws (1)  , (2)  and (3)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH SOLENOID VALVES ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEATER RETURNING HOSE ON THE COOLANT PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT COOLANT HOSE ON THE RADIATOR .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE TO THE RADIATOR .
• Refer to MOUNTING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR 2 AND THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
• Refer to CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR 2 .
• Refer to REMOVING THE PROTECTIVE PLATE AT THE RADIATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACTIVE STABILIZER IN FRONT .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
• Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT LINE FOR LEFT TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTOR FOR INSTALLATION .
• Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALL HIGH PRESSURE LINES BETWEEN THE RAIL AND THE INJECTORS .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND HIGH PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AND THE RAIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING TOP CLEAN AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
• Refer to PARTIALLY FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL THE CONNECTORS TO THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 7 TO 12 .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR THE LEFT DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND VENTILATION LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE ON THE INTAKE SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to MOUNTING THE LEFT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT THROTTLE BODY .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE PORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND AIR DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to MOUNTING THE RIGHT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT THROTTLE BODY .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT AIR DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
• 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 LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING FANFARE HORN, RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FANFARE ON THE LEFT SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH HEADLIGHTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING BUMPER COVER, FRONT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CENTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to FILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING UNIT .
• Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
• Refer to ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .