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Removing and Installing/Sealing Right Cylinder Head Cover



11 12 006 Removing And Installing/Sealing Right Cylinder Head Cover (N63)

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove acoustic cover
- Disconnect negative battery terminal
- Release battery positive terminal
- Remove right intercooler
- Remove intake filter housing
- Disconnect fuel feed line
- Detach wiring harness for injectors and lay to one side
- Remove ignition coils, cylinders 1-4
- Remove injectors, cylinders 1-4
- Remove high-pressure pump







Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 11 12 9AZ.
Remove oil filler neck (2).

Installation note:
Replace sealing ring.







Release bolts in sequence (17 to 1).
Remove cylinder head cover.







Clean sealing surface (1) with special tool 11 4 470.

Installation note:
Replace gasket (2).







Installation note:
Renew profile seal of cylinder head cover.







Installation note:
It is important to join screw (1) for exact positioning of the camshaft sensors.

Fit cylinder head cover.
Position screw (1).
Release screw (1) by 90°.







Secure cylinder head cover in sequence (1 to 17) in two work steps.
Tightening torque 11 12 3AZ.







Assemble engine.