Left Side
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TOP LEFT TIMING CASE COVERRemove left cylinder head cover, Removing Cylinder Head Covers
Remove fan coupling with fan wheel, Removing Fan Coupling
If necessary, remove tubes for secondary air intake.
Unfasten top left tank vent valve from timing case cover.
Unfasten positive battery line from timing case cover and place to one side.
Unfasten timing case cover.
Installation:
Ensure dowel sleeves (1) are correctly located.
Coat contact surface edges of joint between cylinder head and cylinder head gasket with liquid gasket Hylomar SQ32.
Installation:
Keep sealing faces clean and free of oil.
Replace seals.
CAUTION: Note installation direction of gaskets.
Install gaskets with sealing bead (1) facing the timing case cover.
Installation:
Ensure gaskets are correctly seated, then fit timing case cover with screw inserted. It is not possible to insert screw at a later point.
Installation:
Install all screws.
Fit screws (1) against cylinder head with no clearance.
Installation:
Tighten screws (2) on timing case cover in two passes.
Installation:
Tighten remaining screws (1) in cylinder head in two passes. Torque to 21 ±1 Nm (15.5 ±1 ft lb)