Camshaft cover gasket - models without intercooler

103. Restrain camshaft gear using tool 18G 1521 and tighten FIP timing belt drive gear retaining bolt to 20 Nm + 90° .
104. Fit FIP timing belt cover. See this section.
105. Fit camshaft timing belt upper front cover. See this section.
106. Fit auxiliary drive belt. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
107. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
108. Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM - ’L’ SERIES, Adjustments.
109. Connect battery earth lead.
110. Check engine oil and top-up if necessary.
111. Start engine and check for leaks.

NOTE: If tappet noise is evident, run engine for 20 minutes at 2000 to 2500 rev/min. Do not exceed 3000 rev/min until noise ceases.

112. Stop engine and allow to cool. Check for leaks and top-up fluid level if necessary.

CAMSHAFT COVER GASKET - MODELS WITHOUT INTERCOOLER

Service repair no - 12.29.40

Remove

1. Remove engine acoustic cover. See BODY, Exterior fittings.

2. Loosen clip and disconnect engine breather hose from camshaft cover.
3. Remove bolt securing brake servo vacuum pipe to camshaft cover, move pipe aside.

4. Using sequence shown, remove 12 bolts securing camshaft cover.