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.
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.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.
- Clean the cylinder head in the area of the sealing surfaces (1).
- Open the openings (1) on the cylinder head.
- Make sure the fitting sleeves (1) are installed.
The fitting sleeves must not be damaged or deformed.
- Replace the circular seal (1).
Parts: Gasket
- Replace seals (2).
Parts: Seals
- Replace seals (3).
Parts: Seals
Tightening the screws of the left cylinder head cover
Screwing sequence of the left cylinder head cover
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
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 |
- Install heat shield (2).
- Replace screws (2).
Parts: Screws
- Tighten down screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Heat protection plate M6x12 screw Replace screw. tightening torque 10 Nm - 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 |
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- Refer to INSTALLING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- 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 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 PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE GUIDE TUBE FOR THE OIL DIPSTICK .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
- Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to INSERT THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PIPE OF THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
- Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to INSTALLING LEFT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING LEFT ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CARRIER PLATE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OF CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT 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 HOSES TO THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT RADIATOR .
- Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INJECTORS FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR OF THE INJECTORS OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SOUND INSULATION OF THE INJECTORS, LEFT .
- 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 IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
- Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COILS FROM CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- 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 .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
- Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .