Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing, Engine With Two Camshaft Adjusters: Removing

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Depending on the model preliminary work may be required. Refer to OVERVIEW - TIMING CHAIN COVER, ENGINE WITH TWO CAMSHAFT ADJUSTERS .

-- Remove the camshaft adjustment valves. Refer to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Free up the clip -2- for the wiring harness.

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- Unclip the oil dipstick tube from the upper timing chain cover in direction of -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 6- and the upper timing chain cover.

Fig 1: Upper Timing Chain Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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-- If necessary, remove the bolts -3 and 5-.