Installing the cylinder head cover on the right

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.

Clean the cylinder head in the area of the sealing surfaces (1) .

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Open the openings (1) on the cylinder head.
Make sure that 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: Seal
Replace seals (2) .
Parts: Seals
Replace seals (3) .
Parts: Seals

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Tightening the screws of the right cylinder head cover

Screwing sequence of the right 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.
Apply screws (9) and (14) .
It is necessary to apply screws (9) and (14) for the exact positioning of the camshaft position sensors .
Tighten screws in the order (1) to (16) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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Position the heat shield (1) .
Replace screws.
Parts: Screws

Tighten down screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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Loosen screw (1) .
Remove the holder for the left charge air cooler.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
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 INSTALLING THE RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COIL ON CYLINDER 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT 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 INSTALLING THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PIPE OF THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to CONNECTING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CARRIER PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT 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 HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
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 LEFT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
Refer to INSTALLING BRACKET FOR RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER .
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 RIGHT .