Valve Cover: Service and Repair

11 12 000 Removing And Installing/Sealing Cylinder Head Cover (N16)







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rod-type ignition coils.
- Remove intake silencer housing.







Disconnect plug connection at ignition coils (1).
Unfasten engine wiring harness (2) at cylinder head cover.
Disconnect ground connection (3).
Tightening torque: 11 12 5 AZ.







Disconnect plug connections (2 and 3).
If necessary, release sensors (4 and 6).
Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) at cylinder head cover.







Release engine vent hose at lock (1) in direction of arrow.
Detach engine vent hose in direction of arrow.







Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) at cylinder head cover.







Release bolts in areas (1 and 2).







Replace gasket (1).
Replace all gaskets (2).

Installation note:
Clean all sealing surfaces.







Installation note:
Observe tightening sequence (1 to 13).
Tightening torque 11 12 4AZ.







Assemble engine.