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. Refer to 11 12 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER (N62/N62TU) .

Remove both solenoid valves on left side. Refer to 11 36 715 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH SOLENOID VALVES ON LEFT SIDE (N62/N62TU) .

Release alternator (air-cooled). Refer to 12 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALTERNATOR (N62) .

Release screw, remove holder (1).

Remove line (2) from holder.

Fig 1: Removing Line From Holder

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Remove timing case cover (3).

Fig 2: View Of Timing Case Cover

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Installation: 

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

Fig 3: Identifying Free Sealing Face On Timing Case Cover

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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: Locating Adapter Sleeves

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Installation: 

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

Fig 5: View Of Gasket

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