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Access Cover: Service and Repair




11 00 - Removing and installing/replacing acoustic cover (N52/N52K)





Important!
Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.
Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without
color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminium screws/bolts are not magnetic.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).





Unfasten screws (1 and 3).
If necessary, release oil cap (2) in direction of arrow.
Lift off acoustic cover (4)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove microfilter housing
- Remove tension strut Service and Repair

Release screws.

Tightening torque 11 12 7AZ 11 12 Cylinder Head with Cover.
Remove acoustic cover.

Note:
For purposes of improved clarity, illustration and descriptions shows wiring harness and tension strut removed.