Remove exhaust camshaft adjuster

WARNING: Working on 12V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

WARNING: Working on fuel system.
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!

When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.

CAUTION: On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed.
Injury hazard!

Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
Before performing any installation work, allow cooling system to cool down to less than 40°C.
Note warnings on cylinder head cover.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.

Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After replacing one or more VANOS central valves or VANOS adjusters:
When removing, make note of the identification/part number of the VANOS central valve or VANOS adjuster and consider writing it down.
It must be replaced with a VANOS adjuster or VANOS central valve with the same part number. A mixed installation is not allowed.
Read out the vehicle l-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 64122020.
For further information, see the applicable BMW parts catalogue.

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to MOVING THE HOOD TO THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FIREWALL UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT SEALING FRAME .
Refer to REMOVING THE SECOND FIREWALL AT THE BOTTOM .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING RESONATOR .
Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to REMOVING IGNITION COILS .
Refer to REMOVING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AND THE RAIL .
Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to REMOVING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to REMOVING HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH ACTUATORS .
Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to TURNING THE ENGINE ON THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
Refer to BLOCKING THE CRANKSHAFT IN THE TDC FIRING POSITION OF THE FIRST CYLINDER (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
Refer to BLOCKING THE CAMSHAFTS .
Refer to REMOVING CHAIN TENSIONER .
Refer to RELEASING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
Refer to REMOVING VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST SIDE .

Remove VANOS central valve (1) of the exhaust side in arrow direction.

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Remove the exhaust camshaft adjuster (1) from the exhaust camshaft and feed out from the rear of the timing chain.

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