Cylinder Head, Removing And Installing: Removing

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During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
Close the open channels from the intake and exhaust tract with suitable plugs for example from the -VAS6122-.

Preliminary work may be required depending on the model.

Coolant Hose Version 1:

Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the coolant hoses.

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Coolant Hose Version 2:

Open the clamps -arrows- and remove the rear coolant hoses.

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Coolant Hose Version 3:

Lift the clips -arrows-, loosen the clamp -2- and remove the rear coolant hoses.

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Continuation for All Vehicles:

NOTE: Depending on the engine installed, there are different installation positions.

Disconnect the fuel line -2-. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .
Loosen the clamp -1- and disconnect the hose from the EVAP canister.

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Lay a cloth below the coolant pipe to catch escaping coolant.
Depending on the engine installed, there are different installation positions.

Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and move the front coolant pipe upward.
Loosen the clamp -arrow left- and remove the coolant hose.

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Remove the nut -1- and bolt -2- and remove the support for the intake manifold.

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Remove the bolts -3-. (Only one bolt depending on the version)
Remove the banjo bolts -1 and 2- and move the line to the side.

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Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- on the Oil Pressure Switch - F22- and Reduced Oil Pressure Switch - F378-.

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NOTE: Depending on the engine installed, there are different installation positions.

Loosen the hose clamp -arrow-, remove the air duct hose and pivot it to the side.

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Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- and free up the wire.

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Disconnect the connector from the Oil Level Thermal Sensor - G266- -arrow- and free up the wire.

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Loosen the bolts -1- from above.
Remove the bolt -2- from below.

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Remove the bolts -arrows- on the oil return line.

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Remove the spark plugs with the -3122B-.

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Remove the bolts -arrows-.
Remove the cylinder head bolts using the -T10070- or - T40270- in the sequence -1 through 10-.
- Make sure all wires and cables are disconnected.
- Pay attention to the tension and glide tracks when lifting the cylinder head.
Remove the cylinder head.
Lay the cylinder head on a soft surface, such as foam.
Seal the open channels of the intake and exhaust tract with a clean cloth or with completely clean plugs from the - VAS6122-.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Screws Loosening Sequence

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