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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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 illustration) 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: Identifying Vacuum Line, Connectors, Gaiter, Lock, And Clamps

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Unclip engine wiring harness with brackets (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Brackets

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Release oxygen sensors on cylinder head (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Oxygen Sensors On Cylinder Head

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Detach ground cable at screw connection (2).

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

Fig 4: Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Replace gasket (1).

Replace all gaskets (2).

Installation note:

Clean all sealing surfaces.

Installation note:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Gaskets

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NOTE: Illustrations show N12.

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

Tightening torque: 11 12 4AZ .

Fig 6: Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Assemble engine.