11 14 250 Removing and installing/sealing rear coolant end cover (N74)

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WARNING: Danger of scalding!

Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove flywheel
Drain coolant

Release all screws in area (1).

Tightening torque: see 5AZ in 11 14 CASE COVERS

Remove end cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And End Cover

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NOTE: Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470 .

Installation:

Replace profile seal (1) .

Assemble engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Profile Seal

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