11 12 000 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (N14)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip Ignition Wiring Harness on cylinder head.
Remove Rod-Type Ignition Coils .
Remove Suction Filter Housing .

Unclip engine wiring harness with holders (1).

Fig 1: Holders

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Unclip engine wiring harness holder (1).

Fig 2: Engine Wiring Harness Holder

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Release oxygen sensors on cylinder head (1).

Fig 3: Cylinder Head Oxygen Sensors

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Detach grounding cable at bolt connection (2).

Undo cylinder head cover bolts in the sequence 13 to 1.

Fig 4: Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Connection And Installation/Removal Sequence

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Replace seal (1).

Replace all seals (2).

Installation:

Clean all sealing surfaces.

Installation:

Seal all edges and joints on the cylinder head with sealing compound Drei Bond 1209.

NOTE: Pictures show N12.

Fig 5: Cylinder Head Seals

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Secure bolts for cylinder head cover in sequence 1 to 13.

For tightening torque refer to 11 12 4AZ in 11 12 CYLINDER HEAD WITH COVER .

Fig 6: Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Connection And Installation/Removal Sequence

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Assemble engine.