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Cylinder Head and Cover Assembly Overview






Cylinder Head and Cover Assembly Overview





1 Bolt, 10 Nm

2 Bracket

For the fuel lines.

3 Bolt/Nut, 10 Nm

With spacer sleeve and seal.

Replace the seal if damaged.

4 Cap

Replace the gaskets if damaged.

5 O-ring

Replace if damaged.

Lubricate before assembling.

For the ignition coils with power output stages.

6 Cylinder Head Cover

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

Replace if damaged.

7 Lifting Eye

8 Bolt, 23 Nm

9 Camshaft Roller Chain

Mark the direction of rotation before removing (installed position). Refer to => [ Roller Chain, Marking ] Service and Repair.

Installing, refer to => [ Valve Timing, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

10 Combination Valve

Refer to => [ Secondary Air Injection System Components Assembly Overview ] Secondary Air Injection System Components Assembly Overview.

11 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205)

For the intake camshaft.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster Valves ] Service and Repair.

Before disconnecting, mark the allocation of the connector to the component.

12 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (Exhaust) (N318)

For the exhaust camshaft.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster Valves ] Service and Repair.

Before disconnecting, mark the allocation of the connector to the component.

13 O-ring

For the oil channel seal.

Always replace.

Lubricate before assembling.

14 Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 (G163)

For the exhaust camshaft.

Before disconnecting, mark the allocation of the connector to the component.

15 Chain Tensioner, 40 Nm

For the camshaft roller chain - item 9 -.

Only rotate the engine with the chain tensioner installed.

16 Seal

Replace if damaged or leaking.

17 Stud Bolt, 8 Nm

18 Seals

For the camshaft adjustment valve 1, - item 11 - and the camshaft adjustment valve 1 (exhaust), - item 12 -.

Replace if damaged or leaking.

Installing, refer to => [ Timing Chain Cover Seal, Installing ] Timing Chain Cover Assembly Overview.

19 Coolant Thermostat Housing

Assembly overview, refer to => [ Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Overview ] Service and Repair.

Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Diagrams.

20 Seal

Always replace.

21 Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (G40)

For the intake camshaft.

Before disconnecting, mark the allocation of the connector to the component.

22 Timing Chain Cover

Can be removed and installed with the engine installed.

Assembly overview, refer to => [ Timing Chain Cover Assembly Overview ] Timing Chain Cover Assembly Overview.

If only the cover has been removed, prepare the cylinder head gasket for installation. Refer to => [ Cylinder Head Gasket, Preparing for Assembly ] Cylinder Head.

With the O-ring - item 13 - for the oil channel seal.

23 Bolt, 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn

Always replace.

The contact surface of the sensor wheel and the bolt head must be dry when installing.

To remove and install, counter hold the camshaft using a 32 mm open end wrench. Refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.

24 Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster

Identification: 32A.

Only rotate the engine with the camshaft adjuster installed.

Installing, refer to => [ Valve Timing, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

25 Guide Rail

For the camshaft roller chain - item 9 -.

Clipped onto the control housing.

26 Intake Camshaft Adjuster

Identification: 24E.

Only rotate the engine with the camshaft adjuster installed.

Installing, refer to => [ Valve Timing, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

27 Lifting Eye

28 Cylinder Head Gasket

Metal gasket.

Always replace.

Prepare the cylinder head gasket for installation. Refer to => [ Cylinder Head Gasket, Preparing for Assembly ] Cylinder Head.

After replacing, replace the coolant.

29 Cylinder Head

Check for distortion, Refer to => [ Checking Cylinder Head for Distortion ].

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

After replacing, replace the coolant.

30 Belt Tensioner

For the ribbed belt.

Removing and installing the ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

31 Cylinder Head Bolt

Always replace.

Observe the installation instructions and sequence when loosening and tightening. Refer to => [ Cylinder Head ] Cylinder Head.

32 Cylinder Head Cover Gasket

Replace if damaged or leaking.

Note the installed position.

Checking Cylinder Head for Distortion





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Straight edge

Feeler gauge

Max. permissible distortion: 0.05 mm.