11 12 112 Replacing both cylinder head gaskets (N63 hybrid)

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WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left CYLINDER HEAD
Remove right CYLINDER HEAD

Installation:

Cylinder head gaskets (2) for cylinders 1-4 and cylinders 5-8 are identical.

There is no marking (TOP).

Cylinder head gasket (2) must depending on its styling be correctly positioned on the timing chain case.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket And Fitting Sleeves

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Repair gasket (+REP) is 0.3 mm thicker.

Check cylinder head for surface evenness. See CYLINDER HEAD WITH VALVE SEAT COVER - TECHNICAL DATA and CYLINDER HEAD WITH LID - TECHNICAL DATA . If necessary, see RESURFACING CYLINDER HEAD LOWER FACE .

Fig 2: Identifying Gasket (+REP) On Cylinder Head

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Assemble engine.