Replace the rear timing case cover

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

Remove the seal residue in areas (1) using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

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Check the fitting sleeves (1) for damage and replace if necessary.
Check for correct fit of fitting sleeves (1) .

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW/MINI PARTS CATALOGUE) (COUNTRYMAN 2017-2023, EXCEPT PHEV)

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.
Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

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Apply the sealing compound in area (1) along the inner edge.

SEALING COMPOUND SPECIFICATION

Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

50 ml, Cartridge

83190404517

Mount the special tools 0 496 137 (11 8 815)and 0 496 132 (11 8 810)on the crankshaft.

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Replace the screws (1) to (11) and the timing case cover.
Parts: Screws, timing case cover
Carefully install the timing case cover.
Tighten screws in the sequence (1) to (11) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Rear timing case cover to engine block
M6 x 31 Replace screws.	Joining torque	8Nm
M6 x 31 Replace screws.	Angle of rotation	90°

Fig 1: Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.

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Follow-up work

Refer to REFITTING OIL PAN .
Refer to INSTALLING FLYWHEEL (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
Refer to SEALING THE OIL DUCT .
Refer to CLEANING SEALING SURFACES .
Refer to REPLACING CYLINDER HEAD GASKET .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD (ENGINE REMOVED) .
Refer to ADJUSTING THE CAMSHAFTS WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to BLOCKING THE CRANKSHAFT IN HE TDC FIRING POSITION OF CYLINDER 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to PRE-TENSIONING THE TIMING CHAIN WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS .
Refer to INSTALLING CHAIN TENSIONER .
Refer to CHECKING THE TIMINGS OF THE CAMSHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FEED LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER (ENGINE REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
Refer to PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: PARTIALLY INSTALL ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE ASSEMBLY JIG .
Refer to FITTING THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON ENGINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE ENGINE .
Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE .