Installing Cylinder Head Cover

Before fitting the cylinder head cover, apply sealant 000 043 207 54 (status 02/09) as shown .

Fig 1: Locating Sealant Applying Area On Upper Timing-Case Cover
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Install cylinder head cover (valve cover)
Information
- The seals on the ignition coil slots have a twist lock. These must be inserted into the corresponding cut-out on the cylinder head cover.
1. 2.1. Replace cylinder head cover gasket and shank seals.
2. 2.2. Tighten fastening screws -3- hand-tight.
  Information
  - The cylinder head cover must be tightened evenly in a clockwise direction!
  - The sealing rings of the M6 fastening screws with distance sleeve must be checked for damage and replaced if necessary!
3. 2.3. Tighten fastening screws as shown. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Fastening Screws Tightening Sequence
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4. 2.4. Screw on oil cap.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover, Oil Cap And Screws
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