11 12 006 Removing and installing/sealing right cylinder head cover (N63)

Special tools required 

• 11 4 470

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove ACOUSTIC COVER 
• Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
• Release battery positive terminal
• Drain COOLANT
• Remove right INTERCOOLER
• Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
• Disconnect FUEL DELIVERY LINE
• Detach wiring harness for injectors and lay to one side
• Remove IGNITION COILS , cylinders 1-4
• Remove INJECTORS , cylinders 1-4
• Remove HIGH PRESSURE PUMP

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 12 9AZ .

Remove oil filler neck (2).

Installation note: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Neck And Screws

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Release bolts in sequence (17 to 1).

Remove cylinder head cover.

Fig 2: Right Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63)

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Clean sealing surface (1) with special tool 11 4 470 .

Installation note: 

Replace gasket (2). 

Fig 3: Identifying Gasket And Sealing Surface

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Installation note: 

Renew profile seal of cylinder head cover. 

Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover With Profile Seal

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Installation note: 

It is important to join screw (1) for exact positioning of the camshaft sensors.

Fit cylinder head cover.

Position screw (1).

Release screw (1) by 90°.

Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Screw

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Secure cylinder head cover in sequence (1 to 17) in two work steps.

Tightening torque 11 12 3AZ .

Fig 6: Right Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63)

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Assemble engine.

Fill and vent cooling system