Installing Camshaft-Housing Cover

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CAUTION: Ingress of dirt

Danger of material damage due to blocked oil bores/oil ducts.

→ Absolute cleanliness is essential when working on the engine.

→ Lay removed engine parts on a clean base and make sure to cover them.

→ Use the cover for dust protection when fitting the engine NR.165 on the engine assembly support.

Information

For all lubrication points, use Kluber Syntheso Glep (Part No. 000.043.204.68).

Remove grease from the sealing faces and allow to dry off well.
Information

Only use Drei Bond, type 2210 sealant.
Carefully apply a uniform bead of sealant -1- about 1 mm wide to the camshaft-housing cover.
1. 2.1. The picture in the graphic also applies as a mirror image for the other cover.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Bead Of Sealant On Camshaft-Housing Cover
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install camshaft-housing cover.
1. 3.1. Fit the cover and tighten 17 M6 external Torx screws uniformly (see position shown in Fig 2).
2. 3.2. Side 1-3: Fit cable holder for pulse sender.
3. 3.3. Side 4-6: Fit two oil tank holders.
4. 3.4. Tighten all screws evenly and crosswise from the inside out. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)
1. 14 external Torx screws, M6 x 35
2. Two external Torx screws, M6 x 20
3. One external Torx screw, M6 x 75
Pfeile - Position of flat connectors for bar ignition modules

Fig 2: Locating Screws On Camshaft-Housing Cover
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fit flat connectors.
1. 4.1. Apply a light coating of the prescribed assembly grease on the rubber-coated surface.