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Cylinder Head Overview






Cylinder Head Overview

Replace the cylinder head bolts.

Always replace self-locking nuts, bolts which have been tightened to a torque angle as well as gaskets and O-rings.

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

When replacing the cylinder head or cylinder head gasket, the coolant must be completely replaced.






1 Cylinder Head Gasket

Always replace.

Note the installed position: Parts number to the cylinder head.

2 Bolt

25 Nm

3 Transport Strap

4 Bolt

5 Cylinder Head

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Cylinder Head ] Cylinder Head.

6 Bolt

Always replace.

Follow the sequence when loosening, refer to => [ Loosening the Cylinder Head Bolts ].

Observe the sequence for tightening, refer to => [ Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence ].

7 O-ring

Always replace.

Lubricate with engine oil.

8 Ball Stud

5 Nm

With ball head for the engine cover.

9 Cap

With a seal.

10 O-ring

Always replace.

Lubricate with engine oil.

11 Sealing Plug

12 Bracket

13 Bolt

9 Nm

14 Heat Shield

15 Bolt

20 Nm

16 Bolt

20 Nm

17 to the Intake Hose/Turbocharger

18 Ventilation Pipe

19 O-ring

No replacement part.

20 Seal

No replacement part.

21 Engine Cover

22 Bolt

23 Crankcase Ventilation

Observe the sequence for tightening, refer to => [ Crankcase Ventilation Bolt Tightening Sequence ].

24 to the Intake Manifold

25 Gasket

No replacement part.

26 Gasket

Replace if damaged.

27 Vacuum Pump

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Vacuum Pump ] Service and Repair.

28 Bolt

9 Nm

29 Bolt

9 Nm

For engine code CBFA only.

30 Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112)

For engine code CBFA only.

31 Gasket

Always replace.

For engine code CBFA only.

32 Mounting Plate

33 Bolt

9 Nm

34 Connection

35 O-ring

Always replace.

Coat with coolant.

36 Bolt

25 Nm

37 Transport Strap

38 Bolt

9 Nm

39 Camshaft Position Sensor (G40)

40 Partition Plate

Crankcase Ventilation Bolt Tightening Sequence





- Tighten the crankcase ventilation bolts in sequence - 1 through 10 - to 11 Nm.

Loosening the Cylinder Head Bolts





- Remove the bolts - arrows -.

- Loosen the cylinder head bolts in sequence - 1 through 5 -.

Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence





- Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence - 1 through 5 -.

- Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm.

- Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

- Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

- Tighten the bolts - arrows - to 8 Nm.

- Tighten the bolts - arrows - an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Checking the Cylinder head for Distortion





- Check the cylinder head at several locations for distortion using the straight edge 500 mm (VAS 6075) and a feeler gauge.

Maximum permissible distortion: 0.05 mm