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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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  If there are foreign bodies or fluids present in the bores, the tightening torque values can be falsified.
• 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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• 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 
  The work must be performed with vehicle care to prevent component damage.
• Insert cylinder head.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The work must be performed with vehicle care to prevent 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 

• Tighten screws in the order (1)  to (10)  .

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.

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 surface. 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)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  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 THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE RIGHT .
• 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 HEAT SHIELD OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to SECURING THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE ON THE LEFT .
• 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 CYLINDERS 5 AND 6 .
• Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to FASTENING THE COOLANT LINE BETWEEN THE COOLANT PUMP AND THE HEAT EXCHANGER .
• 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 THE CROSSING OF THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
• 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 HEAT SHIELD ON THE BOTTOM .
• 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 FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
• 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 THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE 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 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 INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE TOP RIGHT .
• Refer to RECONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• 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 .