11 12 000 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (N14)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip ignition wiring harness on cylinder head.
Remove ROD-TYPE IGNITION COILS .
Remove SUCTION FILTER HOUSING .

Release clamps (1 and 2). Unlock connector (3) and remove. Unlock and detach vacuum line (4). Push the lock (5) of the vent hose together on the side (see graphic) and pull off toward the top. Pull the vent hose off the cylinder head cover in the direction of the arrow. Remove the vent hose with gaiter (7). Release connector (6) and remove.

Installation note: Install gaiter (7) dry and free from grease.

Fig 1: Detaching Vacuum Line And Removing Vent Hose With Gaiter

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Unclip engine wiring harness with holders (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Holders

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Release oxygen sensors on cylinder head (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head

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Detach earth cable at bolt connection (2).

Undo cylinder head cover bolts in the sequence 13 to 1.

Fig 4: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Removing Order

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Replace gasket (1).

Replace all gaskets (2).

Installation:

Clean all sealing surfaces.

Installation:

Seal all edges and joints on the cylinder head with sealing compound Drei Bond 1209.

NOTE: Pictures show N12.

Fig 5: Identifying Seals

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Secure bolts for cylinder head cover in sequence 1 to 13.

Tightening torque: 11 12 4AZ. .

Fig 6: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Installing Sequence

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Assemble engine.