11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for watertightness (N63)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove both cylinder heads. See 11 12 105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD (N63) and 11 12 106 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD (N63) .
Remove ALL VALVES .

NOTE: Set of special tools 11 8 080 can be used for cylinder bank 1 to 4 and cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Position special tool 11 8 081 on cylinder head.

Fig 1: Positioning Special Tool 11 8 081 On Cylinder Head

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Insert special tool 11 8 083 and tighten in sequence (1 to 10) in several steps.

Tightening torque: 25 Nm

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Remove vent screw (1).

Tightening torque: 11 12 8 AZ .

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 3: Identifying Vent Screw

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IMPORTANT: Max: 0.8 Nm.

Screw in special tool 11 8 082 with suitable tool and special tool 00 9 250, see 00 9 460 to 0.8 Nm.

Connect compressed air hose with pressure gauge.

Immerse cylinder head in a water bath. Inspection pressure 4.0 bar.

Check cylinder head for escaping air (cracks).

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (11 8 082)

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NOTE: If necessary, add cleaning agent to water bath.
Assemble engine.