Installing the left cylinder head cover

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure that there are no particles or impurities in the medium openings. Coolant or foreign substances in the oil can cause engine damage such as damage to the connecting rod bearing.

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 left cylinder head cover

Screwing sequence of the left cylinder head cover

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
Insert and position the cylinder head covers.
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).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder head cover to cylinder head
M6x30 screw	tightening torque 10 Nm

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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Install heat shield (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

G14369466

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Mount the bracket for the charge air cooler.

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Charge air cooler holder on cylinder head cover
M6x18	tightening torque 8 Nm

G14251715

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INJECTORS FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL ON THE LEFT .
Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER 5-8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COIL OF CYLINDER 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT 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 CONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to TIGHTENING SCREW BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE VENTILATION LINE AND THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION INTAKE PIPE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT MONITORING OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING OXYGEN SENSOR ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
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 INSTALLING COVER FOR THE RIGHT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT OF CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR THE LEFT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TENSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT STRUT BRACE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALL ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
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 ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .