Remove exhaust camshaft

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

Subsequently ensure that the exhaust camshaft bearing cap is placed in 0 495 105 (11 4 480) in the special tool.
NOTE: The exhaust camshaft bearing caps are legibly labeled from the intake side and marked with A1, A2 and A.

NOTE: Exhaust camshaft bearing cap A is a thrust bearing.

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Loosen all screws on the exhaust camshaft bearing cap in sequence from (10) to (1) in half turn.

Fig 1: Exhaust Camshaft Bearing Caps Screws Loosening Sequence
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Remove exhaust camshaft bearing caps (A1) (A2) and (A) and place in an ordered way in special tool 0 495 105 (11 4 480) .

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Guide out and remove the roller tappet (1) .
Guide out and remove high-pressure pump support (2) .

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Guide out exhaust camshaft (1) in arrow direction and remove.

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