11 14 080 Removing and installing top left timing case cover (N62/N62TU)

(cylinder bank 5 to 8) 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left cylinder head cover. 
• Remove both solenoid valves on left side 
• Release alternator (air-cooled). See 12 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALTERNATOR (N62) .

Release screw, remove holder (1).

Remove line (2) from holder.

Fig 1: Locating Holder And Line

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Tightening torque 11 14 3AZ.

Remove timing case cover (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Case Cover And Screws

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Installation: 

Free sealing face (2) on timing case cover (3) of seal debris and clean.

Fig 3: Identifying Timing Case Cover And Sealing Face

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Installation: 

Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position; replace if necessary.

Free sealing face (2) of seal debris and clean.

Fig 4: Identifying Adapter Sleeves And Sealing Face

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Installation: 

Replace gasket (1) and check for correct installation position.

Fig 5: Identifying Gasket

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