11 12 000 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (N16)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ROD-TYPE IGNITION COILS .
Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Disconnect plug connection at ignition coils (1).

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

Disconnect ground connection (3).

Tightening torque: 11 12 5 AZ .

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

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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 Engine Wiring Harness, Plug Connections And Sensors

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

Detach engine vent hose in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Vent Hose

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

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness

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Release bolts in areas (1 and 2).

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts

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Replace gasket (1).

Replace all gaskets (2).

Installation note:

Clean all sealing surfaces.

Fig 6: Identifying Gaskets

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Installation note:

Observe tightening sequence (1 to 13).

Tightening torque 11 12 4AZ .

Fig 7: Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Assemble engine.