11 12 006 Removing and installing / sealing right cylinder head cover (N62 / N62TU): Installation:

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Clean seal residue from sealing surfaces.

Coat contact surfaces of joint with Drei Bond 1209.

Fig 1: Locating Sealing Surfaces

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Installation:

Clean seal residue from sealing surfaces.

Apply a thin, uniform bead of Drei Bond 1209 to transition area of half-moon sections.

Fig 2: Locating Transition Area Of Half-Moon Sections

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Replace sealing elements (1).

Fig 3: Replacing Sealing Elements

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Installation:

Make sure gasket is correctly seated at sides and on rear side of cylinder head.

Fig 4: Locating Gasket

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Installation:

Screw connections (1, 2, 3 and 4) of cylinder head cover are different.

Replace screw connections (3).

Move cylinder head cover with gasket into assembly position. Secure cylinder head cover, starting with screw connection (4) from front.

Tighten down screw connections (1, 2 and 3) in diagonal sequence from inside to outside.

Fig 5: Locating Screw Connections Of Cylinder Head Cover

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