Replacing the cylinder head (remounting components)

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Release the venting connector (1) at the cylinder head (3) .
Release the coolant temperature sensor (2) at the cylinder head (3) .

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Replace the cylinder head (3) .
Parts: Cylinder head

Tighten venting connector (1) on cylinder head (3) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Venting connector/special tool to cylinder head
M10	Tightening torque	18 Nm

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Tighten the coolant temperature sensor (2) on the cylinder head (3) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Coolant temperature sensor at cylinder head
Sensor	Tightening torque	18 Nm