Valve Cover: Service and Repair

11 12 000 Removing And Installing/Sealing Cylinder Head Cover (N54)

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove acoustic cover
- Remove rod-type ignition coils
- Unclip wiring harness for injectors
- Remove injectors
- Remove rear air duct







Disconnect vacuum lines (2) from vacuum lines (1).
Unclip vacuum lines (1).







Disconnect vacuum lines (1) from vacuum lines (2).
Unclip vacuum line (2) and lay to one side.







Detach engine ventilation (1) at cylinder head cover and remove in direction of arrow.







Release screw (1) with special tool 11 8 620.







Installation note:
Slotted sleeves (2) for guiding ignition coils in cylinder head cover (1) must be replaced.

Remove slotted sleeves (2).







Release screws (1) on cylinder head cover.







Release screws (1 and 2).
Tightening torque: 11 12 4AZ.







Installation note:
Clean sealing surface.
Replace gasket (1).

Press gasket (1) into cylinder head cover.







Assemble engine.