Cylinder head cover, removing and installing

Removing 

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Puller T40039

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• Ignition Coil Puller T40039

Fig 2: Removing Engine Cover

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• Remove engine cover - arrows  -.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts

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• Remove bolts - arrows  -.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts & Disconnecting Connector From Ignition Coils

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• Remove bolts - 1  -.
• Disconnect connector - 2  - from ignition coils and free up cable.

Fig 5: Removing Ignition Coils With Power Output Stages Using Ignition Coil Puller T40039

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• Remove ignition coils with power output stages - 2  - using Ignition Coil Puller T40039.

Fig 6: Removing Valve Housing From Cylinder Head Cover

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• Disconnect EVAP line from cylinder head cover - 1  -.
• Remove the valve housing from the cylinder head cover - arrows  -.

Fig 7: Removing Line For Crankcase Ventilation With Heat Shield From Turbocharger

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• Unfasten the crankcase ventilation line from the turbocharger - 1  -.
• Disconnect the EVAP line to the turbocharger from the cylinder head cover - 2  -.
• Loosen cylinder head cover from outside toward the inside.
• Remove cylinder head cover.

Installing 

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Tightening order Cylinder head cover tightening sequence 
• Observe the correct positioning of the upper toothed belt cover.

Torque specifications