Camshaft Adjuster Valves, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the intake manifold upper section. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Mark the connector assignment to the component before disconnecting the connectors.

-- Remove the following connectors:

Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-
Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-
Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163-

-- Free up the wiring harness.

-- Remove the nut -A- and bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut -A- Bolts -Arrows- And Bracket

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-- Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to MECHANICAL VACUUM PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unscrew the retaining bolts -arrows- from the cover and pry off the cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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CAUTION:

Carefully cover lower chain compartment so no parts can fall in.
Do not completely remove camshaft adjustment valve securing bolts so that valve is not tilted when removed.

-- Loosen the bolts on the camshaft adjustment valves approximately 3 mm (5 turns) -arrows- using the :T10072 .

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Adjustment Valve Bolts

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-- Pull Camshaft Adjustment Valve -- out of seal seat in control housing against loosened bolts.

-- Remove the bolts and pull the Camshaft Adjuster -- out of the control housing.