11 31 011 Replacing left camshafts (M62 VANOS from 9/98): Removal
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(if necessary inlet or exhaust side)
Cylinder bank 5 to 8
Unscrew and remove splash guard.
Remove both cylinder head covers.
Remove all spark plugs. See 12 12 011 REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS
Removal of camshafts is described separately from installation.
Remove chain tensioning piston.
Remove timing case covers at top left and top right.
Remove left camshaft adjustment unit.
Remove distributor on left camshaft adjustment unit.