Left cylinder head cover, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamps 3094

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• Hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. 3094

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coil Puller T40039

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• Puller T40039

Removing 

Fig 3: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Left Side)

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• Remove cover - 1  - in engine compartment (left side).

Fig 4: Removing Coolant Hoses & Coolant Expansion Tank

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• Clamp off coolant hose - 2  - using hose clamp 3094 and disconnect from coolant expansion tank.
• Seal connection using a plug that fits.
• Remove coolant expansion tank - arrow  -.
• Disconnect electrical wire from Engine Coolant Level (ECL) Warning Switch F66 at bottom on coolant reservoir and set aside coolant reservoir with coolant hose - 1  - connected.

Fig 5: Removing Oil Dipstick From Guide Tube, Bolts Electrical Connectors & Crankcase Ventilation Hose

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• Remove oil dipstick - 10  - from guide tube.
• Remove bolts - 2  - and - 5  -.
• Disconnect electrical connectors - 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9  - and free up wiring harness.
• Remove crankcase ventilation hose - 7  - by pressing release buttons.

Fig 6: Removing Ignition Coils Using Ignition Coil Puller T40039

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• Remove ignition coils using ignition coil puller T40039.

Fig 7: Left Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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• Remove left cylinder head cover bolts in sequence - 15 to 1  -.
• Remove cylinder head cover.

Installing 

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

• Clean sealing surfaces, they must be free of oil and grease.
• Tighten cylinder head cover in sequence - 1 to 15  -.

Torque specifications