Valve stem seals, replacing: Removing

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Cylinder head installed.

Remove camshafts and camshaft adjuster → Camshafts and camshaft adjuster, removing and installing .

NOTE:

Ensure that valve lifters are not interchanged.
Mark installation position on back of valve lifters with water-proof felt-tip pen.

Remove valve lifters from guides and set them down with contact surface facing downward.
Use spark plug wrench 3122B to remove spark plugs.
Set piston of appropriate cylinder to "bottom dead center".

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Hose VW653/3 Into Spark Plug Thread & Drift VAS5161/3 In Valve Lifter Guide

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Screw pressure hose VW653/3 into spark plug thread and apply constant pressure of at least 6 bar.

Place drift VAS5161/3 in valve lifter guide.
Hammer jammed valve keepers on all five valves loose using a plastic hammer.