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Remove/install cylinder head cover - AR01.20-P-5014GZB: Notes

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ENGINES 642 in MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head Cover (1 Of 2)
G00544411Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head Cover (2 Of 2)
G00544412Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by ignition of flammable products, risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling fuel vapors or swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury  to skin and eyes exposed to fuel. No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
Only pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
DANGER Risk of explosion  from fuel igniting. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by fuel jets or leakage. Keep all ignition sources out of hazard area. Do not carry out any work on the system when it is pressurized. AS07.16-Z-0001-01A 
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Removes strut tower brace Model 164.8 only
Remove strut tower brace from strut tower mounts.
AR62.30-P-2500GY
2 Remove engine air intake duct downstream of air filter   AR09.10-P-8130GZB
3 Remove engine charge air duct on turbocharger   AR09.41-P-8622GZB
4 Remove exhaust gas recirculation positioner When removing left cylinder head cover AR14.20-P-1020GZB
5 Remove injectors   AR07.16-P-1000GZB
6 Remove rail   AR07.03-P-1010GZB
7 Remove power steering expansion reservoir On left cylinder head cover.  
8 Detach fuel line (1) On left cylinder head cover.
The fuel line (1) must be removed with the flexible feed and return hose so that expansion reservoir for the power steering can be placed to one side.
 
9 Unscrew bracket (2) for vacuum line On left cylinder head cover.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA01.20-P-1003-01P 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA01.20-P-1004-01P 
10 Loosen cylinder head cover bolt in stages and remove On left cylinder head cover.
Slacken cylinder head bolts in the reverse sequence of the tightening procedure when the engine has cooled down so that the cylinder head cover is not warped. ↓
 
    Bolt tightening procedure for cylinder head cover AR01.20-P-5014-03PI 
    Installation:  Pay attention to the tightening procedure and the tightening instructions for the cylinder head bolts so that the cylinder head cover is not warped and the camshafts are not damaged. ↓  
    Bolt tightening procedure for cylinder head cover AR01.20-P-5014-03PI 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt connecting cylinder head cover to cylinder head *BA01.20-P-1001-01P 
11 Remove left cylinder head cover Detach left cylinder head cover with impact extractor and threaded stud, then remove.  
  Notes on sealant path for cylinder head cover   AH01.30-P-1000-08PI 
    SPECIAL TOOL Threaded stud Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Impact extractor Fig 3
    Loctite 5970 sealant *BR00.45-Z-1013-01A 
12 Remove vacuum pump On right cylinder head cover. AR43.05-P-1320GZ
13 Remove oil separator (4) from right cylinder head cover Vehicles up to model year 2009  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA01.20-P-1005-01P 
14 Remove oil separator connection fittings (5) from right cylinder head cover Vehicles up to model year 2009
Installation:  Replace O-ring and radial shaft sealing ring.
 
15 Remove pressure differential sensor bracket (DPF) (7) from right cylinder head cover Vehicles as of model year 2009  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA07.04-P-1010-01G 
16 Remove vent valve (6) Vehicles as of model year 2009
Installation:  Replace O-ring and radial shaft sealing ring.
 
17 Detach electrical connector from camshaft Hall sensor (B6/1) On right cylinder head cover.  
18 Loosen cylinder head cover bolt in stages and remove On right cylinder head cover.
Loosen cylinder head cover bolts in reverse order of the tightening procedure on a cooled off engine so that the cylinder head cover does not shift, see: ↓
 
    Bolt tightening procedure for cylinder head cover AR01.20-P-5014-03PI 
    Installation:  Observe tightening procedure and tightening instructions for cylinder head cover bolts so that the cylinder head cover does not shift and leads to damage to the camshaft, see: ↓  
    Bolt tightening procedure for cylinder head cover AR01.20-P-5014-03PI 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt connecting cylinder head cover to cylinder head *BA01.20-P-1001-01P 
19 Remove right cylinder head cover Detach cylinder head cover using impact extractor and threaded studs, then remove.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Threaded stud Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Impact extractor Fig 3
    Loctite 5970 sealant *BR00.45-Z-1013-01A 
  Clean     
20 Clean sealing surface on cylinder head covers and cylinder heads Do not use any sharp-edged tools or abrasive paper as this will damage the sealing surfaces. AR01.00-P-0050-01A 
    Loctite 7200 *BR00.45-Z-1038-04A 
    Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
21 Install in the reverse order    
  Checking     
22 Check engine oil level In order to avoid measurement errors, vehicle must be parked on an even surface.
Inspect engine oil level about 5 min. after switching off warm engine
AR18.00-P-3035-01PI
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Without particulate filter *BF18.00-P-1001-01A 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION With code 474 Particulate filter *BF18.00-P-1001-01S 
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
23 Check for oil leaks with engine running    
24 Check fuel system for leaks with engine running    
CRANKCASE VENTILATION, CYLINDER HEAD COVER

Number Designation Engine 642
BA01.20-P-1001-01P Bolt, cylinder head cover to cylinder head Stage 1, apply Nm 4
Stage 2, initial torque Nm 6
Stage 3, final torque Nm 9
BA01.20-P-1003-01P Bolt, bracket to cylinder head M6X12 Nm 9
BA01.20-P-1004-01P Bolt, bracket to cylinder head cover M6X12 Nm 9
BA01.20-P-1005-01P Bolt connecting oil separator to cylinder head cover Nm 14
SENSORS

Number Designation Engine 642 with particle filter
BA07.04-P-1010-01G Bolt, pressure differential sensor bracket to cylinder head cover and cylinder head Nm 14
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 642 without particulate filter
BF18.00-P-1001-01A Engine oil Filling capacity
(oil and filter change)
Liters 8.5
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0228-03A 
Sheet BB00.40-P-0228-05A 
Sheet BB00.40-P-0228-51A 
Sheet BB00.40-P-0229-03A 
Sheet BB00.40-P-0229-31A 
Sheet BB00.40-P-0229-05A 
Sheet BB00.40-P-0229-51A 
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 642 with particulate filter
BF18.00-P-1001-01S Engine oil Filling capacity
(oil and filter change)
Liters 8.5
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0228-51A 
Sheet BB00.40-P-0229-31A 
Sheet BB00.40-P-0229-51A 
Fig 3: Identifying Impact Extractor (116 589 20 33 00)
G07252911Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Threaded Stud (102 589 00 34 00)
G07252912Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A Loctite sealant 5970 A 003 989 98 20
BR00.45-Z-1038-04A Loctite 7200 Henkel Loctite Deutschland GmbH
Arabellastrasse 17
81925 Munchen
Germany
Tel. +49 899268-0
Fax + 49 899101978
www.Loctite.de
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) A 001 986 71 71 10