Cam Actuator, Removing And Installing

Cylinder Bank 1 (Right) Cam Actuator, Removing

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

Cylinder Bank 2 (Left) Cam Actuator, Removing

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-- Remove the left upper longitudinal member. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .

-- Lift the clamp -3-, and remove and free up the coolant line.

-- Release the catch with a screwdriver -arrow- and remove the coolant expansion tank from the bracket.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and move the coolant expansion tank to the side.

Continuation for Both Sides: 

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

Installing 

Additional procedures:

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

-- Connect the coolant line with the connector coupling. Refer to Fig 1.

Fig 1: Connect the Coolant Hose to the Connector Coupling

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Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .