Cylinder Bank 1 (Right):

-- Remove the right drive axle from the transmission flange shaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the right heat shield -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.

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-- Remove the air filter.

-- Loosen the hose clamps to disconnect the hose for the EVAP canister system -1-.

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-- Free up the hose.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80-.

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2- and the bolt -3-, free up the guide wire and move them to the side.

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-- Remove the double bolt -arrow- and then remove the shield -1-.

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-- Free up the turbocharger vacuum actuator hoses.

-- Disconnect the vacuum hose -1-.

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- and push the wiring harness aside.

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-- Remove the high pressure pipe. Refer to CYLINDER BANK 1 (RIGHT) HIGH PRESSURE PIPE, REMOVING .

-- Release and remove the sealing plug from the right camshaft housing -arrows- by turning it to the left.

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-- If necessary, turn the crankshaft slightly back and forth to insert the :T40264/1  into the right cylinder head and tighten -arrows-.

• Tightening specification 12 Nm.

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-- Press the right camshaft timing chain tensioner guide rails in as far as the stop using a screwdriver -1- and secure the chain tensioner with a :T40071  .

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove both of the camshaft adjusters.

-- Remove the camshaft timing chain from the gliding piece.