No. 180-18-1

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180/18 ENU
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Complaint - Cylinder Head Cover Near the Injector Holes Leaking: Subsequent Work on
Cylinder Head (180/18)
Change overview:
Version
Date
Change
0
12/02/2019
First publication
1
01/08/2021
Checking for leaks at the solenoid hydraulic valve for valve lift
control is no longer required
2
01/16/2021
Work procedure under Step 2.1 adapted.
3
02/21/2023
Order types added, invoicing updated
4
7/13/2023
Order types added
Vehicle Type:
Panamera (971) / Panamera 4 (971) / Panamera 4 Sport Turismo (971) / Panamera 4S (971)
/ Panamera 4S Sport Turismo (971) / Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (971) / Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
Sport Turismo (971) / Panamera 4S E-Hybrid (971) / Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
(971)
Model Year:
As of 2017 up to 2020
Concerns:
Cylinder head cover
Cause:
Complaint about injector hole leaks
Information
•
The casting procedure may have caused cast residue in the cylinder head cover sealing groove.
•
This cast residue may cause the injector holes to leak.
In the event of a complaint, the corresponding position of the leak(s) must be located before doing any
other work and then rectified on a case-by-case basis, see section “Work procedure”.
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Work Procedure: –
Cylinder head cover component overview:
Cylinder head cover component overview
1
– Insulation on top of cylinder head
cover
2
– Insulation on bottom of cylinder
head cover
3
– Solenoid hydraulic valve for valve
lift adjustment
4
– Cylinder head cover
Information
•
Other electric plug connections and line guides must be disconnected to remove the cylinder head
cover insulation.
1
Identify the cause of the leak(s):
1.1
To remove engine cover (design cover), see  Workshop Manual '108319 Removing and
installing engine cover (design cover) (V6 Turbo)'.
1.2
Remove turbocharger shield, see  Workshop Manual '261219 Removing and installing
turbocharger shield (V6 Turbo)'.
1.3
Visually check whether both cylinder head covers have leaks, then continue on the relevant
cylinder head with  1.4.
1.4
Remove insulation on top of the cylinder head cover.
Information
If the insulation on the top of the cylinder head cover is already soaked with oil, it must be
replaced.
2
Subsequent work on cylinder head:
2.1
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Remove fuel collection pipe and fuel injectors on the affected cylinder head, see 
Workshop Manual '243019 Removing and installing fuel collection pipe (V6 Turbo)' and 
Workshop Manual '244019 Removing and installing fuel injector'.
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2.2
Remove insulation on bottom of the cylinder head cover.
2.3
Identify the affected cylinder(s) by a visual inspection:
2.3.1
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Oil must have collected in the vicinity of the injector of the affected cylinder and the
insulation on the bottom of the cylinder head cover should be fully soaked.
 Fault type 2: Cylinder head cover
leaking
2.3.2
If all affected cylinders are identified, make a note of them and
continue with  2.4.
2.4
To remove cylinder head cover and dispose
of old seal, see  Workshop Manual '158219
Removing and installing cylinder head cover
(V6 turbo)'.
2.5
Clean cylinder head cover.
2.6
Fault type 2: Cylinder head cover leaking
Check the sealing groove ( Cylinder head
cover sealing groove -1-) of the cylinder head cover visually. Be particularly meticulous when
doing this especially in the vicinity of the affected cylinder.
2.7
Carefully remove any cast residue ( Cylinder head cover sealing groove -2-) using a small
flat screwdriver, ensuring that the sealing groove is not damaged. There must be
no more cast residue in the sealing groove after machining ( Cylinder head cover sealing
groove -3-).
2.8
To install a new seal on the cylinder head cover, see  Workshop Manual '158219 Removing
and installing cylinder head cover (V6 turbo)'.
2.9
Replace and install the insulation on the bottom of the cylinder head cover.
2.10
Install fuel collection pipe, see  Workshop Manual '243019 Removing and installing fuel
collection pipe (V6 Turbo)'.
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Cylinder head cover sealing groove
3
Subsequent work:
3.1
Install insulation on top of the cylinder head cover.
3.2
Install turbocharger shield, see  Workshop Manual '261219 Removing and installing
turbocharger shield (V6 Turbo)'.
3.3
Install engine cover (design cover), see  Workshop Manual '108319 Removing and
installing engine cover (design cover) (V6 Turbo)'.
Labor position and PCSS encryption
Labor position:
I No.
APOS
Labor operation
15824912
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 1–3
15824911
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 4–6
15824914
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 1–3
15824913
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 4–6
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PCSS encryption:
Location (FES5)
15800
Cylinder head cover seal
Damage type (SA4)
5041
Oil/grease leak
Labor position and PCSS encryption
Labor position:
I No.
APOS
Labor operation
15824912
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 1–3
15824911
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 4–6
15824916
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 1–3
15824915
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 4–6
PCSS encryption:
Location (FES5)
15800
Cylinder head cover seal
Damage type (SA4)
5041
Oil/grease leak
Labor position and PCSS encryption
Labor position:
I No.
APOS
Labor operation
15824912
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 1–3
15824911
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 4–6
15824924
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 1–3
15824923
Reworking cylinder head cover cylinders 4–6
PCSS encryption:
Location (FES5)
15800
Cylinder head cover seal
Damage type (SA4)
5041
Oil/grease leak
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