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Installing cylinder head cover

Bolts of the cylinder head cover 

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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1 Bolts of the cylinder head cover 

A - 21 Cylinder head cover

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Improper routing of cables and wiring harnesses. 
Trapped, crushed or damaged cables may cause short circuits and malfunctions. 
  • Route all cables without abrasions, do not trap and crush.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Detents, guides and mounting elements must not be damaged or missing.

The cylinder head cover (1) must not tap the high pressure pump bracket (2) in the marked  area.

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cylinder head cover to cylinder head 
M6X30 Joining torque 
8 Nm
Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cylinder head cover to cylinder head 
M6X30 tightening torque 
11 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Auxiliary coolant pump holder to cylinder head 
M6 tightening torque 
7 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Standard screw connection M6 
M6 Tightening torque 
8 Nm
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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Differential pressure sensor to holder 
TS6X18 Tightening torque 
3.5 Nm
CAUTION: Improper routing of the positive battery cable. 
Risk of short circuits! 
  • Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Holder, positive battery cable to cylinder head cover 
6X18 Tightening torque 
6 Nm
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