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Cylinder Head, Assembly Overview






Cylinder Head, Assembly Overview

To remove the cylinder head, the engine must first be removed --> [ Engine, Removing ] Engine Removing.

If a replacement cylinder head is installed, all contact surfaces between support elements, roller cam followers and cam lubricating surfaces of camshafts must be oiled before installing the cylinder head cover.

The plastic protectors installed to protect the open valves must only be removed immediately before fitting the cylinder head.

When replacing the cylinder head or cylinder gasket, the complete amount of coolant must be replaced.

Removing and installing intake manifold --> [ Intake Manifold, Assembly Overview ] Intake Manifold, Assembly Overview, Cylinder head, removing and installing

Compression, checking--> [ Compression, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.





1 Sealing cap

Replace gaskets if damaged

2 Sleeve

Replace if damaged

3 Oil filler neck

Replace gaskets if damaged

4 Connecting hose

For crankcase ventilation

5 Cylinder head cover

Left cylinder head cover, removing and installing --> [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] Left Cylinder Head Cover

Right cylinder head cover, removing and installing --> [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] Right Cylinder Head Cover

Replace if damaged

6 Gasket

Note installation position

Replace if damaged or leaking

7 10 Nm

Observe tightening sequence

Left cylinder head cover, removing and installing --> [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] Left Cylinder Head Cover

Right cylinder head cover, removing and installing --> [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] Right Cylinder Head Cover

8 Gasket for cylinder head cover

Ensure correct positioning on studs of cylinder head cover

Replace if damaged or leaking

Note installation position

Left cylinder head cover, removing and installing --> [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] Left Cylinder Head Cover

Right cylinder head cover, removing and installing --> [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] Right Cylinder Head Cover

9 Baffle plate

10 5 Nm

11 Coolant line

12 Gasket

Replace

13 Grommet

Insert into cylinder head cover

Replace if damaged or leaking

14 Cylinder head bolt

Replace

Observe installation instructions and sequence when loosening and tightening

Right cylinder head, removing and installing --> [ Right Cylinder Head ] Right Cylinder Head

Left cylinder head, removing and installing --> [ Left Cylinder Head ] Left Cylinder Head

15 Cylinder head

Check for distortion --> [ Checking cylinder head for distortion ]

Right cylinder head, removing and installing --> [ Right Cylinder Head ] Right Cylinder Head

Left cylinder head, removing and installing --> [ Left Cylinder Head ] Left Cylinder Head

After replacing replace entire amount of coolant

16 Cylinder head gasket

Metal gasket

Replace

Must be located on alignment pins

After replacing replace entire amount of coolant

17 10 Nm

18 Combi-valve

For Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system

19 Coolant line

20 O-ring

Replace

21 20 Nm

22 Lifting eye

23 Seal

Replace if damaged or leaking

Checking cylinder head for distortion





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Straight edge

Feeler gauge

Max. permissible distortion: 0.1 mm