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Remove/Install Cylinder Head Cover - AR01.20-P-5014MRD

Engine 274.9 in Model 213 

Engine 274.9 in Model 238 

MODIFICATION NOTES

06.05.2021 Check the camshafts and cam bearing points in the cylinder head cover (6) and the cylinder head for traces of wear and scoring. Operation step 27.  

Shown on engine 274.910 in model 213 

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Components Location - Engine 274.9 In Model 213
G13743551Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting. Risk of poisoning  through inhalation and swallowing fuel and Risk of injury  to skin and eye caused by contact with fuel Fire, sparks, open flames and smoking are prohibited. Only fill fuel in suitable and appropriately labeled containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of injury  to skin and eyes from handling hot or glowing objects Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and, if necessary, protective goggles. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  from cuts or scrapes on sharp-edged vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or in the area of sharp, unburred vehicle parts.
Deburr the repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  to skin and eyes from handling engine oil. Risk of poisoning  by swallowing engine oil Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and protective goggles.
Do not fill engine oil into drinking containers.
AS18.00-Z-0001-01A
NOTICE  Notes on avoiding damage to electronic components through electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
NOTICE  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
NOTICE  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
NOTICE  Notes on threaded connections with aluminum screws/bolts   AH00.00-P-0006-01RM
  Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths   AH00.00-P-0015-01CW
  General information on working on gasoline direct fuel injection   AH07.00-P-2000-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install     
1 Drain off coolant. IMPORTANTInstallation  : Install the lower engine compartment panels only after checking for leaks. AR20.00-P-1142OLC
2 Remove soundproofing. Engine 274.9 in Model 213
except code 920 (direct fuel injection with stratified charge)
Engine 274.9 in Model 238
except code 920 (direct fuel injection with stratified charge)
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Do not install upper engine cover until after the leak test.
AR94.30-P-5410MRD
3 Place coolant bleed line (5) to one side.    
4 Remove charge air cooler. IMPORTANTinstallation  : Do not install the upper engine cover until after a leak test. AR09.41-P-0105MRD
5 Remove ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10).   AR07.08-P-7013MRD
6 Remove bracket of the charge air cooler. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, water-cooled charge air cooler holder to cylinder head cover/cylinder head/ chain case cover *BA09.41-P-1003-01U 
7 Remove front cover (9).   AR01.30-P-5700MRD 
8 Remove high pressure fuel pump (3).   AR07.02-P-1028MRD
9 Remove the rail (10) with fuel injectors.   AR07.03-P-1052MRD
10 Remove the air filter housing (1).   AR09.10-P-1150MRD
11 Remove the front bracket of the air filter housing (1). TORQUE SPECIFICATION M8 X 1, 25 *BA00.10-P-1005-04A 
12 Remove rear right engine mounting bracket and put it to one side. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt lifting lug on cylinder head / cylinder head cover *BA01.30-P-1008-01Y 
13 Remove ignition coils.   AR15.12-P-2003MRD
14 Remove the valve lift switch actuator. Engine 274.910 in Model 213 AR05.20-P-6500MRA
15 Remove the oil separator (4) from the cylinder head cover (6) and put it to one side. Engine 274.9 in Model 213
except for code 494 (USA version)
except for code 945 (China Stage 6 exhaust gas cleaning)
Engine 274.9 in Model 238
except for code 945 (China Stage 6 exhaust gas cleaning)
AR01.20-P-9691MRD 
    Engine 274.9 in Model 213
with code 494 (USA version)
AR01.20-P-9691MRU 
16 Remove coolant bleed line (11) from cylinder head cover (6), unclip from the brackets and place to one side. SPECIAL TOOL Hose clamp pliers Fig 2
17 Disconnect engine wiring harness.   AR15.18-P-1000-04MRD
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION M6 X 1 *BA00.10-P-1002-04A 
18 Remove vacuum pump.   AR43.05-P-1320MRD
19 Remove cap (2). IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace cap (2).  
20 Loosen and remove the bolts on the cylinder head cover (6) in the reverse order of the tightening diagram. IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace screw/bolts. Observe tightening procedure for cylinder head cover (6). AR01.20-P-5014-03MR
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt cylinder head cover to cylinder head *BA01.20-P-1001-01R 
21 Remove the cylinder head cover (6) from the cylinder head.
Notes for applying surface sealants to seal assemblies
  AH00.00-P-0500-01MNE
  Notes on sealant path for cylinder head cover NOTES
Do not hammer in a tool to pry off between cylinder head cover (6) and cylinder head. Otherwise, damage to the sealing surfaces can occur.
IMPORTANT Cylinder head cover (6) and cylinder head must be replaced together.
IMPORTANT Use puller screw if necessary.
IMPORTANTInstallation  : Replace the sealing rings.
IMPORTANTInstallation  : Apply sealing compound to the cylinder head cover (6).
AH01.30-P-1000-08MM
    Sealant, Loctite 5970, 50 ml *BR00.45-Z-1013-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Application Gun Fig 3
22 Remove the brackets (7) from the engine cover. When installing the cylinder head cover (6).  
23 Remove the hall sensors from the camshafts. When installing new cylinder head cover (6). AR15.10-P-1999MRD
24 Remove the upper slide rail (8). When installing new cylinder head cover (6). AR05.10-P-8480MRD
25 Remove the oil filler cap with molded seal. When installing new cylinder head cover (6).  
INSPECT Check     
26 Check the upper slide rail (8) of the timing chain for tracks and grooves. If there are run-in marks and grooves,

Replace the upper slide rail (8).
AR05.10-P-8480MRD
27 Check camshafts and cam bearing points in the cylinder head cover (6) and the cylinder head for run-in marks and scoring.
General information on checking camshafts and camshaft bearing points
IMPORTANT The cylinder head cover (6) and the cylinder head form a unit and can therefore only be replaced together.
IMPORTANT The cylinder head can also be replaced without replacing the camshaft.
If there are problems,

Replace camshafts and/or cylinder head cover (6) together with cylinder head.
AH05.20-P-1000-09SZ
    Replace cylinder head AR01.30-P-5800MRD 
    Replace camshafts AR05.20-P-6992MRD
CLEAN Clean     
28 Clean sealing surfaces on cylinder head and cylinder head cover (6). NOTES
Do not use any sharp-edged tools or sandpaper.
Otherwise the sealing surfaces will be damaged.
AR01.00-P-0050-01A
    Loctite 7063 (400 ml) Cleaning spray *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
    Loctite 7200 *BR00.45-Z-1038-04A 
29 Install in the reverse order.    
WARNING Risk of burn injuries,  suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and goggles. Use suction. Remove people from the hazard area. AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of accident  due to automatic starting when the engine is running. Risk of injury  from bruises and burns when intervening during the starting process or while the engine is running Secure the vehicle against starting by itself. Wear closed, close-fitting work clothing. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
30 Carry out engine test run and check engine for proper operation and leak tightness.    
METRIC SCREWS/BOLTS AND NUTS AS PER MBN 10 105, 10 143

Number Designation 8.8 10.9
BA00.10-P-1002-04A M6 X 1 Nm 9 13
METRIC SCREWS/BOLTS AND NUTS AS PER MBN 10 105, 10 143

Number Designation 8.8 10.9
BA00.10-P-1005-04A M8 X 1, 25 Nm 22 32
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM, CYLINDER HEAD COVER, CAMSHAFT HOUSING

Number Designation Engine 274
BA01.20-P-1001-01R Screw/bolt cylinder head cover to cylinder head Stage 1 Nm 10
Stage 2 ∠° 90
CYLINDER HEAD

Number Designation Engine 274
BA01.30-P-1008-01Y Bolt, lifting eye to cylinder head/cylinder head cover M8 Nm 20
CHARGE AIR PIPE/CHARGE AIR COOLING

Number Designation Engine 274
BA09.41-P-1003-01U Screw, water-cooled charge air cooler holder to cylinder head cover/ cylinder head/chain case cover Nm 8
Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers(003 589 03 37 00)
G13660059Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Application Gun (112 589 00 25 00)
G11065557Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A Sealant, Loctite 5970, 50 ml A 003 989 98 20 10
BR00.45-Z-1038-04A Loctite 7200 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
http://www.loctite.de 
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Loctite 7063 (400 ml) Cleaning spray A 001 986 71 71 09