Cylinder Bank 2 (Left) Cam Actuator, Removing

Removing

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Cylinder 5 Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster 1 -F466-

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-- Press the release buttons on both sides and remove the hose -3- for the crankcase ventilation.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Cylinder 5 Exhaust Cam Actuator 1 -F466- (example image).

Cylinder 8 Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster 1 -F478-

-- Disconnect the connector -4- for the Cylinder 8 Exhaust Cam Actuator 1 -F478-.

Cylinder 5 Intake Cam Actuator 1 -F464- :

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-- Disconnect the connectors:

1 -  For the Cylinder 5 Intake Cam Actuator 1 -F464-

2 -  For the Ignition Coil 5 with Power Output Stage -N323-

-- Free up the wire -3- for the EVAP system and push it slightly upward.

-- Push the release buttons on both sides, remove the vacuum hose -4- and move to the side.

Cylinder 8 Intake Camshaft Adjuster 1 -F476-

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-- Press the release buttons on both sides and remove the hose -1- for the crankcase ventilation.

-- Disconnect the connectors:

2 -  For Ignition Coil 7 with Power Output Stage -N325- /Ignition Coil 8 with Power Output Stage -N326-

3 -  For the Cylinder 8 Intake Camshaft Adjuster 1 -F476-

4 -  For the Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163-

-- If installed, remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the bracket -1-.

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and push the bracket with the wiring harness slightly to the side.

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Continuation for All Camshaft Adjusters:

All additional procedures are described under: CAM ACTUATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .