Releasing VANOS central valve of the exhaust camshaft adjuster

Keep the following special tools and standard tools ready:

Number	Description
1	Standard torque wrench
2	Wrench socket 2 450 487
3	Reversible ratchet 0 496 855
4	Commercially available reduction
5	Adapter 2 469138

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Assemble all the special tools and commercially available tools as shown.

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NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.
Release the VANOS central valve (1) of the exhaust camshaft adjuster.

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