11 12 000 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (N12)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect plug connection at ignition coils (1).

Unfasten engine wiring harness (2) at cylinder head cover.

Release ground connection (3).

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coils, Ground Connection And Engine Wiring Harness

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Disconnect plug connections (2 and 3).

If necessary, release sensors (4 and 6).

Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) at cylinder head cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections, Sensors And Engine Wiring Harness

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Unfasten engine vent hose at lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Detach engine vent hose in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Unfastening Engine Vent Hose At Lock

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Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) at cylinder head cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness

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Disconnect plug connection (1) at coolant sensor.

Fig 5: Identifying Coolant Sensor Plug Connection

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Release bolts in areas (1 and 2).

Fig 6: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolts

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Replace seal (1).

Replace all seals (2).

Installation:

Clean all sealing surfaces.

Fig 7: Identifying Seals

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Installation:

Observe tightening sequence (1 to 13).

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Fig 8: Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Cover Fasteners

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Assemble engine.