Removing and Installing Left Cylinder Head Cover
Removing and installing left cylinder head cover
Removing
- Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove engine cover panels -A...C-.
- Remove air duct -arrows-.
- Remove coolant reservoir-arrows and move it clear to side.
Note: Leave coolant hoses connected.
- Unplug connector from coolant level monitor.
- Remove cover panel from cylinder head cover (cylinder bank 4-6).
- Release hose clamp -arrow-.
- Remove intake pipe -1-.
- Disconnect hose -2-.
- Detach water pipe -3-.
Note: Plug lower section of intake pipe.
- Pull off hose -1
- Pull plug connectors off ignition coils.
- Pull crankcase breather off cylinder head cover.
- Remove ignition coils.
- Remove cylinder head cover.
Installing
Install in reverse sequence:
- Seal end points of joints between bearing caps and cylinder head.
- Before installing cylinder head cover and gasket, carefully apply a small quantity of sealant D 454 300 A2 at four end points of sealing surfaces on cylinder head -arrows-, using a small screwdriver.