Installing cylinder head cover

Bolts of the cylinder head cover

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When assembling, it is essential to observe screwing sequences and tightening torques.
Failure to comply with the regulations can lead to leaks and damage.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Depending on the build level, different cylinder head covers and therefore different profile seals can be fitted.
Identify suitable cylinder head cover in the applicable BMW parts catalogue and perform the corresponding variant of the work steps.

Version with a profile seal:
Replace the profile seal (1).

Parts: Profile seal

Insert and install the profile seal (1).

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Version with multiple profile seals:
Replace the profile seals (arrows).

Parts: Profile seals

Insert and install the profile seal (1).

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Insert and position the cylinder head covers (A).
Ensure that the profile seal is positioned correctly on cylinder head cover (A).
Turn all the screws in the order from (1) to (15) until hand-tight.
Tighten all screws in the sequence (1) to (15).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder head cover to cylinder head
M6x30	Tightening torque	8 Nm
M6x30	Tightening torque	11 Nm

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Guide in and position the wiring harness section (3) for the engine.
Secure clamps (2).
Connect and lock the connector (1).
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.

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Secure the coolant return line (2) on the holder (3).
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Coolant line to cylinder head
M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Insert and install the wiring harness section (2) for the engine.
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Wiring harness to cylinder head cover
screw	Tightening torque	6 Nm

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Follow-up work:

Refer to PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: PARTIALLY INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE PORT .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING SECOND UPPER FIREWALL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BATTERY COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .