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Installing cylinder head cover

Bolts of the cylinder head cover 

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Improper routing of cables and wiring harnesses. 
Trapped, crushed or damaged cables may cause short circuits and malfunctions. 
  • Route all cables without abrasions, do not trap and crush.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Detents, guides and mounting elements must not be damaged or missing.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder head cover to cylinder head 
M6X30 Joining torque  8 Nm
Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder head cover to cylinder head 
M6X30 tightening torque  11 Nm
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Auxiliary coolant pump holder to cylinder head 
M6 tightening torque  7 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Standard screw connection M6 
M6 Tightening torque  8 Nm
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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the specified component(s) is/are installed.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Differential pressure sensor to holder 
TS6X18 Tightening torque  3.5 Nm
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CAUTION: Improper routing of the positive battery cable. 
Risk of short circuits! 
  • Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder, positive battery cable to cylinder head cover 
6X18 Tightening torque  6 Nm
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Follow-up work