Installing the cylinder head cover on the right

• 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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• Make sure 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:  Gasket

• Replace seals (2).

  Parts:  Seals

• Replace seals (3).

Parts:  Seals

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Tightening the screws of the right cylinder head cover 

Screwing sequence of the right cylinder head cover 

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Insert and position the cylinder head covers.
• Apply screws (9) and (14).

  It is necessary to apply screws (9) and (14) for the exact positioning of the camshaft position sensors  .

• Tighten screws in the order (1) to (16).

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Position the heat shield (1).
• Replace screws.

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Heat protection plate
  M6x12 screw Replace screw.	tightening torque	10 Nm

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• Loosen screw (1).
• Remove the bracket for the left charge air cooler.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INJECTORS FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COIL ON CYLINDER 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COILS FROM CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PIPE OF THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CARRIER PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT UNDERSHIELD (TANK COVER) .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT AND LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT , and INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE TOP RIGHT .