Remove/install front cover on cylinder head - AR01.30-P-5700ELB
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ENGINES 157, 278 in MODEL 212, 218
On the right cylinder head
ENGINES 278 in MODEL 207
On right cylinder head
Illustrated on model 218.373
| Remove/install | |||
| Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof | Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. | AS00.00-Z-0011-01A | |
| Notes on threaded connections with aluminum screws | AH00.00-P-0006-01RM | ||
| 1 | Remove engine covers | ||
| 2 | Remove right charge air ducts | AR09.41-P-8620ELB | |
| 3 | Unclip vacuum line (3) to coolant line (4) | ||
| 4 | Detach coolant line (4) at timing case cover | ||
| 5 | Disconnect electrical connectors at camshaft solenoids (Y49/5, Y49/7) | ||
| 6 | Unclip electrical line (5) on front cover (1l) | ||
| 7 | Remove bolts (1s) on front cover (1) | ||
| *BA01.30-P-1003-01X | |||
| 8 | Carefully loosen front cover (1l) at prying lugs and detach to the front | ||
| Observe notes on sealant path for front cover (1l) on cylinder head. | AH01.30-P-1000-02MM | ||
| Figure | |||
| Loctite 5970 sealant | *BR00.45-Z-1013-01A | ||
| Clean | |||
| 9 | Clean sealing surfaces on cylinder head, on cylinder head cover and on front cover (1r) | AR01.00-P-0050-01A | |
| Loctite 7200 | *BR00.45-Z-1038-04A | ||
| Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml) | *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A | ||
| 10 | Remove camshaft solenoids (Y49/5, Y49/7) from front cover (1l) | When replacing the front cover (1) | AR05.20-P-7295ELB |
| 11 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| Checking | |||
| Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running | Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. |
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A | |
| 12 | Carry out engine test run while checking engine for function and oil leaks |
CYLINDER HEAD
| Number | Designation | Engine 157 | Engine 278 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA01.30-P-1003-01X | Bolt, front cover to cylinder head/cylinder head cover | Nm | 5 | 5 |
REPAIR MATERIALS
| Number | Designation | Order number |
|---|---|---|
| BR00.45-Z-1013-01A | Loctite 5970 sealant | A 003 989 98 20 |
| BR00.45-Z-1038-04A | Loctite 7200 | Henkel Loctite Deutschland GmbH |
| BR00.45-Z-1046-04A | Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml) | A 001 986 71 71 10 |