Usually, replacing the gasket under the cylinder head cover is required if there are oil leaks in this area
We also replace the gasket when there is a need to repair the cylinder head.
Preparing the car for repair.
Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.
Remove the engine air filter (article Replacing the K7M engine air filter).
Disconnect the plug of the engine management system wires from the ignition module.
Disconnect the high-voltage wires from the ignition module.
Disconnect the wire fastening clamp
Remove the crankcase ventilation hose from the cover.
Using a suitable 8 mm wrench, unscrew the eight bolts securing the cylinder head cover
Remove the cylinder head cover together with the ignition module
Remove the gasket.
Clean all adjacent surfaces.
Wash the inside of the cylinder head cover.
Install the new gasket and cover.
Tighten bolts according to the diagram in the figure with the corresponding torque.
Tightening torque of the cylinder head cover bolts:
- - 1 stage 2 Nm;
- - 2 stage 10 Nm.
