Camshaft Adjustment Valve 2 -N208- / Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 2 -N319-, Removing And Installing, Cylinder Bank 2 (Left): Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

WARNING:

Fire hazards and risk of damage for a faulty engine cover.

The engine cover must be always be installed before the hood is closed.
The engine may neither be started nor driven without an engine cover.

Vehicles with the Engine Codes CGTA/CTFA:

Fig 1: Identifying Left Air Guide Pipe Clamps

GWWA24-11000

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-- Loosen the clamps -arrows- and remove the left air guide pipe.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors And Mount

GWWA28-10072

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-- Remove the connectors -1- from the mount -2- disconnect them, and then free up the wires.

-- Unclip the mount upward.

-- Remove the bolt -1- and the double bolt -3- and then press the wiring guide -2- slightly upward.

Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Double Bolt And Then Pressing Wiring Guide Slightly Forward

GWWA28-10075

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-- Disconnect the connectors -2- and free up the wiring harness -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Connectors

GWWA28-10076

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-- Push the wiring harness forward.

-- Remove the affected bolt -1- and then remove the valve.