Installing the left cylinder head cover

• 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.
• Clean the cylinder head in the area of the sealing surfaces (1).

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• Open the openings (1) on the cylinder head.

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• Make sure that the fitting sleeves (1) are installed.

  The fitting sleeves must not be damaged or deformed. 

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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 left 

Cylinder head cover: Cylinders 5 to 8 

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1 to 17 

screw

• 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).

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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Installing both VANOS solenoid actuators, exhaust of cylinder bank 2 

• 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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