(Cylinder Bank 1 To 4)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove right cylinder head cover. Refer to 11 12 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / SEALING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER (N62 / N62TU) .
• Remove vacuum pump. Refer to 11 66 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VACUUM PUMP (N62) .
• Remove both solenoid valves on right side. Refer to 11 36 720 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH SOLENOID VALVES ON RIGHT SIDE (N62) .

Remove cable from holder.

Fig 1: Removing Cable From Holder

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Remove timing case cover (3).

Fig 2: Removing Timing Case Cover

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Installation: 

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

Fig 3: View Of 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: Identifying Cover Gasket

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