Installing the right cylinder head

Failure to comply with the regulations can lead to leaks and damage.

• Check if there are fluids or foreign materials present in the cylinder bores (1); remove fluids or foreign materials where required.

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• Check the fitting sleeves (1) for correct seating and damage and replace if necessary.

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• Close the oil hole in the area (1) with a classification B plug from the set of special tools 2 364 711. 

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• Clean sealing surface (1) with special tool 0 495 103 (11 4 471)  from the set of special tools 0 495 102 (11 4 470)  .

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• Clean sealing surface (1) with special tool 0 495 104 (11 4 472)  from the set of special tools 0 495 102 (11 4 470)  .

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• Clean bores of cylinder head bolts (1) with compressed air.

If foreign bodies or fluids are present in the bores, there is a danger that the tightening torque values are falsified. 

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• Clean sealing surface (1) with special tool 0 495 103 (11 4 471)  from the set of special tools 0 495 102 (11 4 470)  .

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• Clean sealing surface (1) with special tool 0 495 104 (11 4 472)  from the set of special tools 0 495 102 (11 4 470)  .

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• Replace cylinder head gasket (1).

  Parts:  Cylinder head gasket

• Replace screws.

  Parts:  Screws

• Position cylinder head gasket (1) on the fitting sleeves on the engine block.

If the cylinder head was reworked, a thicker cylinder head gasket must be installed. 

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• Attach the special tool 0 490 561 (11 0 000)  on the retaining tab (1) and on the special tool 0 494 116 (11 8 352)  from the set of special tools 0 493 997 (11 8 350)  .

• Position cylinder head with a workshop crane.

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• Carefully feed in and install the cylinder head with a workshop crane and three support persons.
• When feeding in and installing the cylinder head (1), make sure that the slide rails and timing chain (2) are not damaged.

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• Detach the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020)  on the retaining tab (1) and on the special tool 0 494 116 (11 8 352)  from the set of special tools 0 493 997 (11 8 350)  .

Tightening right cylinder head 

Tightening the right cylinder head 

• Tighten screws in the order (1) to (10).

Cylinder head bolt
M11 Replace screws.	Joining torque	30 Nm
	1. Angle of rotation	90°
	2. Angle of rotation	140°

• Detach the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020)  on the engine mounting bracket and on the special tool 0 494 116 (11 8 352)  from the set of special tools 0 493 997 (11 8 350)  .

• Loosen screw (1).

• Remove the special tool 0 494 116 (11 8 352)  from the set of special tools 0 493 997 (11 8 350)  (2) from the support (3).

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• Secure the screws (1) to the timing case cover.

Cylinder head bolt to timing case cover
M8x30	Tightening torque	23 Nm

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• Replace sealing ring (1).

  Parts:  Sealing ring

• Position sealing ring (1) on the bearing screw (2).

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• Position the slide rail.
• Tighten the screw (1) of the slide rail on the cylinder head of cylinder bank.

Slide rail to cylinder head
Bearing screw	Tightening torque	25 Nm

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• Clip the line (2) into the holder in area (1).

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• Connect the quick-release coupling (1) and lock.

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• Connect and lock the plug connection (1) of the throttle valve.

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• Connect the connector (1) to the pressure sensor on the intake plenum and lock audibly.
• Connect the connector (2) to the servomotor and lock audibly.

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• Install the heat shield (2) on the rear of the cylinder head.
• Tighten down screws (1).

Heat protection plate
M6x16	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH RIGHT VANOS ADJUSTERS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SPECIAL TOOL TO PRETENSION THE TIMING CHAIN AT CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC CHAIN TENSIONER OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALL THE SEALING CAP ON THE CYLINDER HEAD OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALL THE VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INJECTORS FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDERS 1 AND 5 .
• Refer to INSTALL IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE GUIDE TUBE FOR THE OIL DIPSTICK .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSERT THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH CHARGE AIR COOLERS .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to CLOSING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT (CHARGE AIR COOLER) .
• Refer to SEALING OFF COOLANT FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALL DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALL FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING WITH THE RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING WITH LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to RELEASING THE HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALL TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALL RIGHT HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALL LEFT HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALL HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
• Refer to PARTLY INSTALLING THE RIGHT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE LEFT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RETAINING BRIDGE IN VEHICLES WITH A GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RETAINING BRIDGE .
• Refer to INSTALL EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING CENTER REAR UNDERSHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALL THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONTROL UNIT BRACKET FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE LEFT DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT HOLDER FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE RIGHT DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to FILL AND VENT THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to FILL AND VENT THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .