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Checking cylinder head for watertightness

CAUTION: Spring preload. 
Injury hazard! 
  • The use of the specified special tool (tool) is mandatory.
  • Carry out the described steps properly.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Contaminant or foreign body. 
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks. 
  • Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
  • Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
  • Close off line connections with seal plugs.

Preliminary work 

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cylinder head to special tool 2 361 215
  Tightening torque  35 Nm
Fig 1: Cylinder Head Screws Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: Use screws of the coolant line between the cylinder head and the coolant pump.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Special tool 2 456 190 to cylinder head
M6X20 Tightening torque  8 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Venting connector/special tool to cylinder head
M10 Tightening torque  18 Nm
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Check 

TECHNICAL DATA - CYLINDER HEAD WATERTIGHTNESS SPECIFICATION

Check for cylinder head watertightness
  Temperature of the cylinder head  60°C
TECHNICAL DATA - CYLINDER HEAD WATERTIGHTNESS SPECIFICATION

Check for cylinder head watertightness
  Testing pressure  max. 3.0 bar

Result 

» Air bubbles develop.

Measure

Measure

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Venting connector/special tool to cylinder head
M10 Tightening torque  18 Nm
G14229015Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
G14229012Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work