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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.

Remove acoustic cover.

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).

Remove intake hose with air-mass flow sensor

Installation: 

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 1: Locating Plug
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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 2: Releasing Screws And Removing Sealing Element And Removing Sensors
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Removing ignition coils.

Release both grounding cables.

Unlock and detach vent hose.

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

Fig 3: View Of Cable Duct And Cable Holder
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Remove servomotor for right eccentric shaft. Refer to 11 37 024 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVOMOTOR FOR RIGHT ECCENTRIC SHAFT (N62/N62TU) .

Unfasten screws.

Remove spacer (3) upwards.

Replace seal.

Fig 4: Locating Spacer Retaining Screws
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Remove injection pipe. Refer to 13 53 240 REPLACING COMPLETE INJECTION PIPE (N62, N62TU) .

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

Remove cylinder head cover.

Fig 5: Releasing Cylinder Head Cover Screw Connections
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Installation: 

Note installation direction of sealing ring (1).

Groove in sealing ring (1) points outwards.

Fig 6: Identifying Groove Of Sealing Ring
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Replace sealing ring (1) and press into cylinder head cover until flush.

Fig 7: Identifying Sealing Ring In Cylinder Head Cover
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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 8: Aligning Gasket Cover Groove
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Installation: 

Replace spark plug domes.

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

Fig 9: View Of Spark Plug Dome
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Installation: 

Install spark plug domes in cylinder head.

When fitting cylinder head cover:

Align spark plug domes to cylinder head cover.

Fig 10: Installing Spark Plug Domes In Cylinder Head
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Installation: 

Clean seal residue from sealing surfaces.

Coat contact surfaces of joint with Drei Bond 1209.

Fig 11: Applying Drei Bond 1209 To Contact Surfaces Of Joint
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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 12: Sealing Transition Area Of Half-Moon Sections
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Replace sealing elements (1).

Fig 13: Identifying Sealing Elements
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Installation: 

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

Fig 14: View Of Side Of Cylinder Head
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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  .

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

Fig 15: Screwing Connections Of Cylinder Head Cover
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