Installing cylinder head cover

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Bolts of the cylinder head cover

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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1 Bolts of the cylinder head cover

21 - A Cylinder head cover

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.

There must be no oil or grease on sealing surface (1).

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Replace the seals (1).
Parts: Seals

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Insert and install the cylinder head cover (1).

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Make sure the cylinder head cover (1) is correctly installed on the high pressure pump bracket (2) at the marked area.
The cylinder head cover (1) must not tap the high pressure pump bracket (2) in the marked area.

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Position the cylinder head cover (A).
Make sure that the cylinder head cover (A) does not tap the high pressure pump bracket.

Tighten all the screws in the order (1) to (21).

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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Tighten all screws in a sequence from (1) to (21).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder head cover to cylinder head
M6X30	tightening torque	11 Nm

Insert and install the engine ventilation line (2).
Ensure that the locks (1) engage audibly.

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Guide in and install wiring harness section (1) for sensor system 2.
Make sure that you can hear the locks (arrows) engage.

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Insert and position the holders (4).

Tighten down screws (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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Thread in ground cable (2) and install.

Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Standard screw connection M6
M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

Connect and lock the connector (1) to the exhaust camshaft sensor.
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly on the exhaust camshaft sensor.
Secure clamps (2).

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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
Feed in and install the differential pressure sensor (3).

Tighten down screw (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Differential pressure sensor to holder
TS6X18	Tightening torque	3.5 Nm

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Connect and lock the connector (1).
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
CAUTION:
Improper routing of the positive battery cable .
Risk of short circuits!
- Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
Feed in the bracket (2) of positive battery cable and install.

Tighten down screws (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder, positive battery cable to cylinder head cover
6X18	Tightening torque	6 Nm

Secure clamps (1).

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Secure clamps (1).

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Connect and lock the connector (1) on the intake camshaft sensor.
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
Secure clamps (2).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL WITH INJECTORS OF THE CYLINDERS 4 TO 6 .
Refer to INSTALLING RAIL WITH INJECTORS OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
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 THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE AND THE RESONATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT REMOVED ON SHOCK TOWER) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TENSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .