Left Cylinder Head Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Engine Covers -1- & -2-

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-- Remove the engine covers -arrows-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hose And Coolant Reservoir

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-- Disconnect the connector from the Engine Coolant Level Warning Switch -F66- and move the coolant reservoir to the side with the coolant hoses -1, 2 and 3- still connected.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the left cylinder head and disconnect the electrical connectors to the ignition coils.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts On Left Cylinder Head

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163- and -4- on the Camshaft Position Sensor 4 -G301-.

-- Remove the ground cable bolt -5-.

-- Press the connector release catches and disconnect the connector -1- on the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- and Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-.

NOTE:

The Connecting Bracket -3- On The Camshaft Adjustment Valve Connectors -1- And -2- Prevents Them From Being Exchanged And Must Not Be Removed From Them.

Fig 4: Identifying Connecting Bracket -3- On Camshaft Adjustment Valve Connectors -1- And -2-

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-- Move the electrical wiring harness to the side.

-- Remove the ignition coils using the Puller - Ignition Coil:T40039  .

Fig 5: Identifying Ignition Coil Puller T40039 Removing Ignition Coils

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Fig 6: Cylinder Head Components Tightening Sequence (1 Of 3)

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-- Remove the crankcase ventilation hose -arrow- by pressing the release buttons.

-- Remove the bolts in a -12 through 1- sequence and remove the left cylinder head.

USA Vehicles: 

-- Remove the bolts in the following sequence -12 through 1- and lay the left cylinder head aside with the crankcase ventilation hose -arrow- connected.