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Cylinder Head Gasket: Service and Repair

11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N18)






Special tools required:
- 11 4 470






Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove cylinder head.






Identification (1) of head gasket (N18).

Important!
Rubber coating on cylinder head gasket must not be damaged under any circumstances.
If the cylinder head is re-machined, a thicker coating + 0.3 mm is also available for service personnel.






Check fitting sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.
Lay cylinder head gasket on engine block.






Note:
Check cylinder head for deviation from flatness.
Check cylinder head for watertightness.

Assemble engine.