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Valve Cover: Service and Repair

11 12 000 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (N14)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Unclip ignition wiring harness on cylinder head.
^ Remove rod-type ignition coils.
^ Remove suction filter housing.





Unclip engine wiring harness with holders (1).

Unclip engine wiring harness holder (1).








Release oxygen sensors on cylinder head (1).





Detach earth cable at bolt connection (2).

Undo cylinder head cover bolts in the sequence 13 to 1.

Replace seal (1).

Replace all seals (2).





Installation:
Clean all sealing surfaces.

Installation:
Seal all edges and joints on the cylinder head with sealing compound Drei Bond 1209.

Note:
Pictures show N12.





Secure bolts for cylinder head cover in sequence 1 to 13.

Tightening torque: 11 12 4AZ.





Assemble engine.