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11 12 006 Removing and installing/sealing right cylinder head cover (N62/N62TU)

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(cylinder bank 1 to 4) 

Remove design cover 

Unfasten acoustic cover  screws. Raise cover and remove toward front. Remove acoustic cover 

Fig 1: Identifying Acoustic Cover
G04604694Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove center of assembly partition wall 

Remove electronics box cover.

Remove electronics box seal.

Remove ignition coil cover.

Remove intake filter housing (without raw air housing).  . See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING

Remove intake hose with air-mass flow sensor 

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the following work steps are shown on the engine after it has been removed.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug
G04739649Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws and remove sealing element (2). Remove sensors (3 and 4).

Installation: 

Replace sealing element (2).

Replace sealing rings on sensors (3 and 4).

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Element And Sealing Rings
G04739650Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Removing ignition coils.

Release both grounding cables.

Unlock and detach vent hose.

Unclip cable duct (1) and remove cable from holder.

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Duct
G05510051Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove servomotor for right eccentric shaft. 

Unfasten screws.

Remove spacer (3) upwards.

Replace seal.

Fig 5: Identifying Spacer
G05510052Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove injection pipe.

Release screw connections (1, 2, 3 and 4).

Remove cylinder-head cover.

Fig 6: Identifying Screw Connections
G05510053Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Note installation direction of sealing ring (1).

Groove in sealing ring (1) points outwards.

Fig 7: Identifying Sealing Ring
G05510054Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replace sealing ring (1) and press into cylinder head cover until flush.

Fig 8: Identifying Sealing Ring
G04739640Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Replace seal (1).

Align gasket (1) loosely in cover groove. Starting at corner radii, secure gasket (1) in cover groove and press into groove so that it is free of tension.

Installation: 

Make sure sliding rails are correctly seated when mounting on cylinder head.

Fig 9: Identifying Gasket
G04739656Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Replace spark plug domes.

Coat rubber seals on spark plug dome (1) with anti-friction rubber coating.

Fig 10: Identifying Spark Plug Dome
G04739642Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Install spark plug domes in cylinder head.

When fitting cylinder head cover:

Align spark plug domes to cylinder head cover.

Fig 11: Aligning Spark Plug Domes To Cylinder Head Cover
G04739643Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Clean seal residue from sealing surfaces.

Coat contact surfaces of joint with Drei Bond 1209.

Fig 12: Locating Contact Surfaces Of Joint
G04739659Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Clean seal residue from sealing surfaces.

Apply a thin, uniform bead of Drei Bond 1209 sealing agent to transition area of half-moon sections.

Fig 13: Identifying Drei Bond 1209 Sealing Agent Applying Area
G04739660Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replace sealing elements (1).

Fig 14: Identifying Sealing Elements
G04739661Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Make sure gasket is correctly seated at sides and on rear side of cylinder head.

Fig 15: Locating Rear Side Of Cylinder Head
G04739662Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Screw connections (1, 2, 3 and 4) of cylinder head cover are different. 

Replace screw connections (3).

Move cylinder head cover with gasket into assembly position.

Secure cylinder head cover, starting with screw connection (4) from front. 

Fig 16: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover And Screw Connections
G05510063Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tighten down screw connections (1, 2 and 3) in diagonal sequence from inside to outside.

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