Camshaft, Removing and Installing, 2.0L Engine: Removing

• The sealing surfaces of the lower cylinder head cover and on the upper cylinder head must not be reworked.
• The camshaft bearings are integrated in the cylinder head or cylinder head cover. Before removing the cylinder head cover the tension from the camshaft timing chain must be released.
• If the cylinder head cover was removed, the cap -item 20- . Refer to Figure.
• During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
• Replace the cylinder head cover bolt after removing.

Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to CAMSHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

• Remove the cam adjustment actuator. Refer to CAM ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
• Remove the ignition coils with power output stages. Refer to IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
• Remove the oil separator on the cylinder head cover. Refer to OIL SEPARATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Wiring Guide Version 1: 

• Disconnect the wire -arrows-.
• Disconnect the connector -1- from the Camshaft Position Sensor - G40-.

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Wiring Guide Version 2: 

• Remove the bolt -1-. Then press the release buttons and disconnect the line -arrows-.
• Disconnect the connector -2- on the Camshaft Position Sensor - G40-.

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Continuation for All Vehicles: 

• Turn the crankshaft using the -T40263-, -T40314- and the 24 mm socket until the vibration damper is at "TDC".
NOTE: Risk of Damaging the Engine by the Timing Mechanism Skipping
• Only let the engine turn in the direction of engine rotation.

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• The notch on the vibration damper and the marking on the lower cover for timing chain must be opposite one another -arrow-.
• The markings -1- on the camshaft chain sprockets must point upward.

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TIP: 

The combination of the -T40263-, - T40314- and 24 mm socket are better suited than the -T10355- for positioning the vibration damper.

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• Only insert the tools in the positions shown.
• Install the -T40196- as shown.
• Turn the crankshaft two complete turns in the direction of engine rotation.
  • The engine must be back at "TDC".
• Remove the -T40196-.
• Remove camshaft timing chain from camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing from Camshafts .

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• Turn the intake camshaft with a wrench in the direction of -arrow 1-, slide the -T40271/2- out of the chain sprocket splines in the direction of -arrow 2- and bring the camshaft into the rest position.

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• Turn the exhaust camshaft with a wrench in the direction of -arrow 1-, slide the -T40271/1- out of the chain sprocket splines in the direction of -arrow 2- and bring the camshaft into the rest position.
• Remove the high pressure pump. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
• Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to Brake system vacuum pump V192, removing and installing .

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• Remove the cylinder head cover bolts in -1 to 6- sequence.
  Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Loosening Sequence

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• Pry up the cylinder head cover -2- using a tool for example a screwdriver -1- starting at the chain side.

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• Remove the cylinder head cover.
• Remove the camshaft and cover the open engine components.