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

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Special tools required:

11 4 470

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off battery NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Remove right INTERCOOLER
Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING
Disconnect FUEL FEED LINE
Detach wiring loom 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:

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:

Replace seal (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Surface And Replace Seal

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Installation:

Renew profile seal of cylinder head cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Seal Applying Area On Cylinder Head Cover

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Installation:

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 Camshaft Sensors Join 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.