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Clean old sealing compound from 3 mm holes in cylinder head gasket - arrows -.
Fill 3 mm holes in cylinder head gasket with sealing compound AMV 174 004 01 . Coat sealing surfaces on cover and seal flywheel/drive plate flange with sealing compound AMV 174 004 01 . Install cover immediately.

NOTE:

When the cylinder head is installed the holes in the cylinder head gasket are only half visible.