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| Unscrew bolts -arrows-. |
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| Unscrew the bolts from the cylinder head in the sequence -1 … 8-. |
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| If necessary, use spanner to turn camshafts before removing cylinder head bolts. |
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| Make sure all hoses/pipes and wiring on component are removed. |
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| Make sure tensioning rail and guide rail are not damaged when lifting off cylinder head. |
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| Remove the cylinder head. |
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| Place cylinder head onto soft surface (foam plastic). |
Caution Risk of damaging the contact surfaces. |
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| Carefully remove sealant residue from cylinder head and cylinder block. |
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| Ensure that no long scores or scratches are made on the surfaces. |
Risk of damage to the engine! |
No oil or coolant must be allowed to remain in the blind holes for the cylinder head bolts in the cylinder block. |
Ensure that cylinder head gasket seals properly: |
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| Carefully remove any remaining emery and abrasive material. |
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| Do not remove new cylinder head gasket from packaging until it is ready to be fitted. |
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| Handle the cylinder head gasket very carefully to prevent damage to the silicone coating or the indented area of the gasket. |
Risk of damaging the open valves! |
When installing an exchange cylinder head, the plastic protectors fitted to protect the open valves should not be removed until the cylinder head is ready to be fitted. |
Avoid damage to valves and piston crowns after working on valve gear. |
Turn the engine carefully at least 2 rotations to ensure that none of the valves make contact when the starter is operated. |
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| Replace the bolts tightened using goniometrics. |
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| Always replace seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts |
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| Take into account the different gasket pastes that should be used for the sealing surfaces and for the cylinder head bolts. |
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| After fitting a new cylinder head or cylinder head gasket, change the engine oil and coolant. |
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