Replacing the left cylinder head cover

• Remount clamps (1)  on the cylinder head cover (2)  .

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• Loosen screws (2)  .
• Remove camshaft position sensors (1)  .

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Check 

• Check O-rings (1)  on the camshaft position sensors for damage.

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Result 

» O-ring (1)  damaged.

Measure 

• Replace O-ring (1)  .

Parts:  O-ring

Result 

» O-ring (1)  not damaged.

Measure 

• Continue the repair.

• Coat O-ring of camshaft position sensor with engine oil.
• Position camshaft position sensors (1)  .
• Tighten down screws (2)  .

Camshaft position sensor to cylinder head cover
Torx screw M6	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Loosen screws (1)  .
• Remove liquid-vapor separator (2)  .
• Position the liquid-vapor separator (2)  .
• Tighten down screws (1)  .

Oil separator to cylinder head cover
M6 screw	tightening torque	10 Nm

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