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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 28410 Gasket Remover


    Object Number: 522833  Size: SH
  1. Remove the three M6 external drive bolts from the front portion of the cylinder head.
  2. Important: DO NOT reuse the M11 cylinder head bolts.

  3. Remove and discard the ten M11 internal drive cylinder head bolts.

  4. Object Number: 522830  Size: SH
  5. Remove the right cylinder head. Make sure that no dowel guide pins are stuck in the cylinder head.
  6. Important: You must clean the thread sealant material from the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block. Failure to do so could cause false torque readings during reassembly.

  7. After removing the cylinder head, remove any remaining bolt thread sealant material from the threaded cylinder block holes.

  8. Object Number: 522824  Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT reuse the cylinder head gasket.

  9. Remove the right cylinder head gasket.
  10. Remove all remaining gasket material from the cylinder head and cylinder block using the J 28410 .
  11. Place the cylinder head on a flat, clean surface with the combustion chambers face-up in order to prevent damage to the deck face.

  12. Object Number: 522821  Size: SH
  13. Remove the cylinder head locating pins.