Clean sealing surfaces
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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 .
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.
- Remove the coarse residue from the sealing surfaces of the cylinder head using the special tool 0 495 103 (11 4 471)
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- Remove the fine residue from the sealing surfaces of the cylinder head using the special tool 0 495 104 (11 4 472)
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- Clean all the blind holes (1) of the cylinder head.
- Remove the coarse residue from the sealing surfaces of the crankcase using the special tool 0 495 103 (11 4 471)
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- Remove the fine residue from the sealing surfaces of the crankcase using the special tool 0 495 104 (11 4 472) .
- Clean all the blind holes of the crankcase.CAUTION: Swirling dirt particles caused by compressed air .
Injury hazard!- Collect dirt particles, e.g. when blowing out, use cloth to do so.
- Wear safety goggles.
- Clean all the threaded holes (1) of the crankcase with compressed air.
- Remove the special tool (B) contained in the set of special tools 2 364 711 .