11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N54)

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Special tools required:

11 4 430
11 4 470

See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N54, N63) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cylinder head .

Insert special tool 11 4 430 into bores.

Remove head gasket.

IMPORTANT: Check identification (1) on cylinder head gasket (N54).

Fig 1: Identifying Identification On Cylinder Head Gasket (N54)

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Remove remnants of oil and dirt from pocket holes (1).

IMPORTANT: Work on sealing face on engine block and on cylinder head with special tool 11 4 470 only.
Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

Fig 2: Identifying Pocket Holes (1)

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Identification (1) of head gasket (N54).

Gasket (3) is a sheet-metal gasket with rubber coating.

Fig 3: Identifying Identification Of Head Gasket

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Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.

Place head gasket (2) in direction of arrow on engine block.

Fig 4: Placing Head Gasket In Direction Of Arrow On Engine Block

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NOTE: Check cylinder head for deviation from flatness. See CYLINDER HEAD .

Check cylinder head for water leaks .

Assemble engine.