Remove/install front cover on cylinder head

AR01.30-P-5700TS

Remove/install front cover on cylinder head

2.3.10

 

Remove/install



Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

1

Turn key in ignition lock to position "0"

2

Remove the front and central sections of the lower engine compartment paneling

Model 211

AR61.20-P-1105T

Model 219

AR61.20-P-1105TX

3

Drain coolant at radiator

AR20.00-P-1142TS

4

Remove the left intake air duct and the front engine cover

See Remove air filter housing.

AR09.10-P-1150TS

5

Remove poly-V belt (1) and poly-V belt tensioning device (2)

AR13.20-P-0001TS

6

Remove coolant thermostat housing (3)

AR20.10-P-2460TS

7

Remove oil filter housing (4)

AR18.20-P-3471TS

8

Remove expansion reservoir (5)

Model 211

AR46.25-P-1000TS

Model 219

AR46.25-P-1000TX

9

Disconnect the electrical connectors at the left intake camshaft Hall sensor (B6/4) and at the left exhaust camshaft Hall sensor (B6/6)

10

Disconnect the electrical connectors at the left camshaft intake solenoid (Y49/4) and at the left camshaft exhaust solenoid (Y49/6)

11

Detach clamp (6)

12

Remove bolts (7a) from front cover (7)

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*BA01.30-P-1006-01O

13

Carefully loosen front cover (7) on lifting lugs (7b) and detach to the front

 Pay attention to fitted sleeves in area of outer threaded connections (arrows).

 Installation: Apply sealant to front cover (7).



Notes on sealant path for front cover to cylinder head

AH01.30-P-1000-02V

 Squeeze gun

*112589002500

Loctite sealant 5970

*BR00.45-Z-1013-01A



Clean

14

Clean sealing surfaces on cylinder head, on cylinder head cover and on front cover (7)

 Do not use any sharp-edged tools or abrasive paper as this will damage the sealing surfaces.

AR01.00-P-0050-01A

Loctite 7200

*BR00.45-Z-1038-04A

Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml)

*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A

15

Detach the left intake camshaft Hall sensor (B6/4) and the left exhaust camshaft Hall sensor (B6/6) from the front cover (7)

When replacing the front cover (7)



*BA15.10-P-1002-03E

16

Detach the left camshaft intake solenoid (Y49/4) and the left camshaft exhaust solenoid (Y49/6) from the front cover (7)

When replacing the front cover (7)



*BA15.10-P-1003-03E

17

Install in the reverse order



Checking

 Danger!

Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running

Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

18

Conduct engine test run and check engine for leaks

Number

Designation

Engine
272

Engine
273

BA01.30-P-1006-01O

Bolt, front cover to cylinder head

M6

Nm

9

9

Number

Designation

Engine
272

Engine
273

BA15.10-P-1002-03E

Bolt, camshaft Hall sensor to front cover on cylinder head

Nm

8

8

BA15.10-P-1003-03E

Bolt, camshaft solenoid to front cover
to cylinder head

Nm

8

8

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1013-01A

Loctite sealant 5970

A 003 989 98 20

BR00.45-Z-1038-04A

Loctite 7200

Henkel Loctite Deutschland GmbH
Arabellastrasse 17
81925 München
Germany
Tel. +49 899268-0
Fax + 49 899101978
www.Loctite.de

BR00.45-Z-1046-04A

Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml)

A 001 986 71 71 10