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Valve Cover: Service and Repair




11 12 000 - Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (N54)





Special tools required:
- 11 8 620 11 8 620 Wrench Socket WAF 10





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead
- Remove rod-type ignition coils Service and Repair
- Unclip injector wiring harness
- Remove injectors
- Remove tension strut
- Remove fresh air duct





Disconnect vacuum lines (2) from vacuum lines (1).
Unclip vacuum lines (1).





Disconnect vacuum lines (1) from vacuum lines (2).
Unclip vacuum line (2) and lay to one side.





Release screw (1) with special tool 11 8 620 11 8 620 Wrench Socket WAF 10.





Release screws (1) on cylinder head cover.





Release screws (1 and 2) along lines.
Tightening torque 11 12 4AZ [1][2]11 12 Cylinder Head with Cover.





Installation:
Replace seal (1).

Press gasket (1) into cylinder head cover.





Assemble engine.