Installing Cylinder Head Cover

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2012 Porsche Cayman, 2012 Porsche Boxster, 2011 Porsche Cayman, 2011 Porsche Boxster, and 2010 Porsche Cayman. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Dirt and contamination

Risk of damage to units or components

→ Protect components from dirt and contamination.

→ Clean or replace dirty components.

Fit seal -1- into the cylinder head cover.
1. 1.1. Seal on cylinder head cover 1-3:
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Seal On Cylinder Head Cover (1-3)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. 1.2. Seal on cylinder head cover 4-6:
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Seal On Cylinder Head Cover (4-6)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fit cover on cylinder head using 20 countersunk screws (internal Torx (T30), M6 x 25).
Fit and tighten screws according to the tightening sequence -1 to 20- .
→ Tightening torque: 13 Nm (9.5 ftlb.)
1. 3.1. Cylinder head cover on bank 1-3:
  
  Fig 3: Tightening Sequence For Cylinder Head Cover (1-3)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. 3.2. Cylinder head cover 4-6:
  
  Fig 4: Tightening Sequence For Cylinder Head Cover (4-6)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.