11 14 085 Removing and installing top right timing case cover (N62 / N62TU)

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(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).

Fig 2: Removing Timing Case Cover

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Remove timing case cover (3).

Installation:

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

Fig 3: Cleaning Sealing Face

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Installation:

Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position; replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Checking Adapter Sleeves

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Free sealing face (2) of seal debris and clean.

Installation:

Replace gasket (1) and check for correct installation position.

Fig 5: Checking Gasket

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