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To fit

  1. Clean all the sealing surfaces.
  2. Cut off the part of the gasket that is around the engine mounting and position the new timing cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 2
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  3. Fit the timing cover.

    Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft)  .

    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 3
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  4. Position the 83 96 202 FITTING TOOLS, FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL B207  protective collar on the crankshaft. Lubricate the new sealing ring with non-acidic Vaseline and position it on the fitting tool.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 4-5-6
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  5. Position the fitting tool on the crankshaft. Screw in the sealing ring using the crankshaft pulley bolt so that it is flush with the timing cover. Remove the tool.
  6. Fit the crankshaft pulley with a new bolt. Use 83 95 360 HOLDING TOOL, CRANKSHAFT PULLEY  (shaft only) and 83 96 210 HOLDING TOOL, CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, B207  .

    Tightening torque 100 Nm + 75° (74 lbf ft + 75°) 

  7. Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 7-9
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  8. Lower the car and raise the engine with the lifting beam until it rests against the engine mounting.
  9. Fit the bolts to the engine bracket. Remove 83 94 850 LIFTING BEAM  with holder.

    Tightening torque 70 Nm + 60° (52 lbf ft + 60°) 

  10. Remove 83 96 178 Lifting eye kit B207.
  11. Fit the turbocharger heat shield.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Steps 10-13
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  12. Fit the air cleaner casing and connect the intake hose. Plug in the A/C pressure sensor connector.
  13. Fit the filter element and the air cleaner casing cover. Connect the inlet hose and the mass air flow sensor connector.
  14. Fit the upper engine cover.
  15. Raise the car and fit the belt tensioner.

    Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 lbf ft)  .

    Fig 6: Illustration For Steps 14
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  16. Relieve the belt tensioner with 83 96 095 BELT CIRCUIT RELIEVING TOOL B207  and fit the belt in the marked direction of rotation. Make sure the belt is located correctly on all the pulleys. CV:  Fit Chassis reinforcement, front supporting frame, CV
  17. Lower the car slightly and fit the right wing liner.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Steps 16
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  18. Fit the front right wheel. See WHEEL .
  19. Lower the car to the floor.
  20. Check the engine oil level. Top up as necessary.