Camshaft, Removing and Installing, 1.8L Engine: Removing

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The sealing surfaces of the lower cylinder head cover and on the upper cylinder head must not be reworked.
The camshaft bearings are integrated in the cylinder head or cylinder head cover. Before removing the cylinder head cover the tension from the camshaft timing chain must be released.
If the cylinder head cover was removed, the cap -item 15 - must be replaced.
During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
Replace the cylinder head cover bolt after removing.

Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to CAMSHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Remove camshaft timing chain from camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing from Camshafts .
Remove the ignition coils with power output stages. Refer to IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Remove the oil separator on the cylinder head cover. Refer to OIL SEPARATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Disconnect the wire -arrows-.
Disconnect the connector -1- from the Camshaft Position Sensor - G40-.

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Turn the intake camshaft with a wrench in the direction of -arrow 1-, slide the -T40271/2- out of the chain sprocket splines in the direction of -arrow 2- and bring the camshaft into the rest position.

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With Wrench Clearance:

Turn the exhaust camshaft with a wrench in the direction of -arrow 1-, slide the -T40271/1- out of the chain sprocket splines in the direction of -arrow 2- and bring the camshaft into the rest position.

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Without Wrench Clearance:

Turn the exhaust camshaft with the -T10172A- slightly in the direction of -arrow A- and push the -T40271/1- from the chain sprocket splines direction of -arrow B-.

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Remove the high pressure pump. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to Brake system vacuum pump V192, removing and installing .
Remove the cylinder head cover bolts in -1 to 6- sequence.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Loosening Sequence
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Pry up the cylinder head cover -2- using a tool for example a screwdriver -1- starting at the chain side.

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Remove the cylinder head cover.
Remove the camshaft and cover the open engine components.