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Release cylinder head bolts from outside to inside in sequence 14
to 1.

Lift off cylinder head.

Installation

Installation of cylinder head is described separately from removal.

Clean sealing faces of cylinder head and engine block; if
necessary, remove traces of gasket with hardwood spatula. Make
sure no gasket remnants drop into oil and cooling channels.

Check adapter sleeves for damage and correct installation
position.

Apply permanently elastic sealing compound Drei Bond 1209
(refer to BMW Parts Service) to joints to timing case cover.

Replace cylinder head gasket.

Note:

A cylinder head seal 0.3 mm thicker than usual can be obtained
for machined (milled) cylinder heads.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing cylinder head (M52TU / M54 / M56)

BMW AG - TIS

15.02.2013  10:08

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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