11 12 000 Removing And Installing/Sealing Cylinder Head Cover (N12)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove acoustic cover
Remove rod-type ignition coils.

Disconnect plug connection at ignition coils (1).

Unfasten engine wiring harness (2) at cylinder head cover.

Release ground connection (3).

Tightening torque: See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coils, Engine Wiring Harness And Ground Connection

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Disconnect plug connections (2 and 3).

If necessary, release sensors (4 and 6).

Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) at cylinder head cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coils, Engine Wiring Harness And Plug Connections With Sensors

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Unfasten engine vent hose at lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Detach engine vent hose in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Detaching Engine Vent Hose

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Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) at cylinder head cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness

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Disconnect plug connection (1) at coolant sensor.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release bolts in areas (1 and 2).

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Bolts

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Replace seal (1).

Replace all seals (2).

Installation:

Clean all sealing surfaces.

Fig 7: Identifying Seals

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Installation:

Observe tightening sequence (1 to 13).

Tightening torque: See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Sequence For Engine Bolts

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Assemble engine.