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.