11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N18)

Special tools required:

11 4 470

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CYLINDER HEAD .

Identification (1) of head gasket (N18).

IMPORTANT: Rubber coating on cylinder head gasket must not be damaged under any circumstances.
If the cylinder head is re-machined, a thicker coating + 0.3 mm is also available for service personnel.

Fig 1: Locating Head Gasket Identification Mark

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Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.

Lay cylinder head gasket on engine block.

Fig 2: Identifying Adapter Sleeves

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NOTE: Check cylinder head for DEVIATION FROM FLATNESS .
Check cylinder head for WATERTIGHTNESS .

Assemble engine.