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Cylinder Head with Wrench Clearance






Cylinder Head with Wrench Clearance

Camshafts with wrench clearance have notches, refer to => [ Wrench Clearance ] Wrench Clearance.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Assembly Tool (T10352) and Assembly Tool (T10352/1)

Counter Hold Tool (T10355)

Locking Pin (T40011)

Drift (T40196)

Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122)

Removing


During installation, cable ties must be installed at the same location.

Always seal off any open channels in the intake and exhaust tract with plugs. For example, use the plugs from the (VAS 6122).

- Remove the front noise insulation.


Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully open.

- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Coolant, Draining and Filling ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the front exhaust pipe/front muffler.

- Remove the engine cover - arrows -.






- Remove the plenum chamber covers - 1, 2 and 3 -.






- Disconnect the vacuum connection - 2 - from the plenum chamber bulkhead by remove the vacuum hose - 3 - on the back side - arrow -.






- Remove the coolant hoses on the back of the cylinder head.


Risk of contamination to the fuel system.

Note rules of cleanliness for working on the fuel injection system. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Disconnect fuel lines - 1 and 2 -.






- Remove the front bumper cover and the bumper.

- Install the lock carrier in service position. Refer to Radiator Support

- Disconnect the connector - 1 - from the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (G70).






- Loosen the air intake hose - 2 -.

- Remove the air filter housing upward - arrows -.

- Loosen the hose clamps - arrows - and remove the air guide hose.






- Disconnect the following connectors.






2 Disconnect from Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (G61)
3 From the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) , Fuel Pressure Sensor (G247) and the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (G40).
4 From the fuel injectors
5 From the Throttle Valve Control Module (J338).
6 From the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42).

- Disconnect the connector - 2 - and free up the wire.






- Remove the coolant line bracket - arrow -.






The engine is not shown in the illustrations that follow.

- Remove the intake manifold bracket by removing the mounting nut - 1 - and bolt - 2 -.






- Disconnect the coolant hose - arrow -.






- Remove the bolts - 1 and 2 - and move the oil supply line to the side.






- Remove the bolt - 3 - and move the coolant line to the side.

- Loosen the hose clamp - arrow -, pull of the air guide hose and move it to the side.






- Disconnect the connectors - 1 and 4 - from the oil pressure switch (F22) and the reduced oil pressure switch (F378).






- Disconnect the connectors - 1 and 2 - and free up the wire.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and then remove the turbocharger support.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - on the oil return line.






- Remove the nuts - arrows - and push the catalytic converter to the rear.






- Disconnect the connector from the camshaft adjustment valve 1 (N205) - 1 -.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and then the camshaft adjustment valve 1 (N205).

- Remove the bolts - 1 through 5 - and the timing chain guard upper section.






- Remove the bolts on the ignition coil connector strip.

- Release the connector - arrows - and disconnect all the connectors at the same time from the ignition coils.






- Remove the ignition coils with the (T40039).






- Remove the spark plugs using a spark plug removal tool (3122 B).

- Disconnect the hose for the crankcase ventilation - 1 -.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and then remove the crankcase ventilation from the hose - 2 - in - direction of arrow -.

- Disconnect the connectors - arrows - from the camshaft adjuster actuators.






- Remove the camshaft adjuster actuators - arrows -.






- Turn the sealing plug - arrows - counterclockwise 90° in the direction of the - arrow - and remove it.






- Remove the ball head - 1 and 2 -.

- Remove the cap.

- Rotate the vibration damper using the (T10355) to "TDC" - arrow -.






The notch on the vibration damper must line up with the arrow marking on the timing chain lower cover.

The markings - 1 - on the camshafts must point upward.

- Remove the cylinder head bolts - 1 and 2 -.







The engine could be destroyed.

The (T40196) may be installed only in the shown positions.








- Install the (T40196) as illustrated.

- Turn the crankshaft 4 complete turns in the direction of engine rotation.

- Remove the (T40196).


The control valve has a left thread.

- Remove the control valve using the (T10352) or (T10352/1) in direction of - arrow - depending on the version.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the bearing bracket.






- Rotate the vibration damper using the (T10355) into the "TDC" position - arrow -.






The notch on the vibration damper must line up with the arrow marking on the timing chain lower cover.

- Mark the camshaft timing chain and the cylinder head - arrows - to match the marking on the chain sprockets - 1 - with a waterproof marker.






- Remove the plug - arrow -.






- Lift the chain tensioner locking wedge by inserting a scriber or a suitable screwdriver into the hole in the chain tensioner in direction of - arrow 1 -.






- Turn the crankshaft opposite the engine direction of rotation in direction of - arrow 2 - and secure it with a (T40011).

The intake camshaft switches in direction of engine rotation.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - and guide the tensioning rail - 2 - downward.






- Remove the upper guide track - 3 - by unlocking the latch with a screwdriver and pushing the guide track forward.

- Remove camshaft timing chain from chain sprockets.


Risk of damaging valves and piston crowns.

If the camshaft timing chain was removed from the cylinder head, then the crankshaft may not be turn further.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the cylinder head bolts in sequence - 1 through 8 -.

To remove the cylinder head bolts, turn the camshaft with a wrench if necessary.

Make sure all wires and cables are disconnected!

Pay attention to the tension and guide tracks when lifting the cylinder head.

- Remove the cylinder head.

- Lay the cylinder head on a soft surface, such as foam.

Installing

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Cylinder Head Overview, with Wrench Clearance ] .


The sealing surfaces could be damaged.

Carefully remove sealant residue from cylinder head and cylinder block.

Make sure that no long scrapes or scratches result.

Risk of damaging cylinder block.

There must be no oil or coolant in the blind holes for the cylinder head bolts in the cylinder block.

Risk of cylinder head seal leaking.

Carefully remove all grinding and sanding residue.

Only unpack new cylinder head gasket immediately prior to installation.

To prevent cylinder head seal silicone layer and recessed area from being damaged, always handle seal extremely carefully.

Risk of damaging open valves.

If a replacement cylinder is installed, only remove plastic base right before cylinder head is installed to protect open valves.

Risk of damaging valves and piston heads after working on valvetrain.

To ensure valves do not strike pistons when starting, carefully rotate engine at least 2 full revolutions.

Replace the bolts which are being tightened with an additional turn.

Replace sealing rings, seals and self-locking nuts.

Note different sealant for cylinder head sealing surfaces and bolts.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

The engine oil and coolant must be changed if the cylinder head or cylinder head seal are replaced.

- Set cylinder head gasket in place.

Pay attention to centering pins in cylinder block - arrows -.






Observe cylinder head seal location, identification: The part number must be visible from the intake side.


When rotating the crankshaft, make sure the timing chain cannot damage any other components.

- In the event the crankshaft has been rotated in the meantime: Set piston of cylinder 1 to TDC and turn crankshaft back again slightly.

- Position the cylinder head.

In order to be able to turn the cylinder head bolts, the intake camshaft must be turned with a wrench.

- Install the bolts - 1 through 8 -.






- Tighten the cylinder bolts in sequence - 1 through 8 - in 3 steps. Refer to => [ (Item 6) Cylinder Head Bolt ] .

- Tighten the bolts - arrows - in two steps => [ (Item 4) Bolt ] .

There is no requirement to tighten the cylinder head bolts after repairs.

- Rotate the vibration damper using the (T10355) into the "TDC" position - arrow -.






The notch on the vibration damper must line up with the arrow marking on the timing chain lower cover.

The marked links of the camshaft timing chain must be positioned on the markings on the chain sprockets.

- Turn the intake camshaft in direction of - arrow - with the wrench and install the camshaft timing chain. The markings on the camshaft timing chain and on the cylinder head - arrows - must line up with the markings on the chain sprockets - 1 -.






- Mount the bearing bracket and the bolts - arrows - hand-tight.






- Remove the (T40011).

- Tighten the bolts - arrows -. Refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chain Overview ] Camshaft Timing Chain Overview.

- Install the control valve => [ (Item 6) Control Valve ] Camshaft Timing Chain Overview.

- Install the (T40196) as illustrated.






- Turn the crankshaft 4 complete turns in the direction of engine rotation.

- Remove the (T40196).

- Install the bolts - 1 and 2 -.






- Tighten the cylinder bolts in sequence - 1 and 2 - in 3 steps. Refer to => [ (Item 6) Cylinder Head Bolt ] .

Further assembly is performed in the reverse order of removal, thereby observing the following:

- Change the engine oil.

- Install the timing chain guard upper section. Refer to => [ Upper Timing Chain Guard ] .

- Replace coolant. Refer to => [ Coolant, Draining and Filling ] Service and Repair.

- Install the catalytic converter.

- Install the front exhaust pipe/front muffler.


Do not use a battery charger for starting assistance! There is the risk that the vehicle control modules could be damaged.