Removing Cylinder Head Cover

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NOTE: Dirt and contamination

Risk of damage to units or components

→ Protect components from dirt and contamination.

→ Clean or replace dirty components.

Unscrew 20 countersunk screws (internal Torx (T30), M6 x 25) on each cylinder bank and remove cover.
1. 1.1. Cylinder head cover on bank 1-3:
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover (1-3)
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2. 1.2. Cylinder head cover on bank 4-6:
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover (4-6)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove molded seal and clean it carefully using a clean, lint-free cloth.
1. 2.1. Re-use the seal if there are no visible and perceptible signs of damage (cracks, fractures).
Clean sealing faces on the cylinder head and cover. To do this, soak a clean, lint-free cloth in acetone or solvent naphtha and wipe off the surfaces.
1. 3.1. Allow components to dry off sufficiently.