Remove timing case cover, bottom
WARNING:
Working on fuel system
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Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
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.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Preliminary work
- Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY WITH THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE ON THE ASSEMBLY JIG .
- Refer to REMOVING FLYWHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING DRIVE BELT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BELT TENSIONER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BELT PULLEY ON THE TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR (ENGINE REMOVED) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT PUMP .
- Refer to RELEASING LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE PARTIALLY .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH CHARGE AIR COOLERS .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
- Refer to PARTIALLY UNDOING WIRING HARNESS FROM RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
- Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION FROM THE LEFT HAND CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT RAIL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INJECTORS FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INJECTORS FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
- REMOVING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 1
- Refer to REMOVE THE VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- REMOVING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to REMOVING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FEED LINE AT THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SEALING CAP ON THE CYLINDER HEAD OF THE CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to REMOVE THE SEALING CAP ON THE CYLINDER HEAD OF THE CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- Refer to MOVING THE CRANKSHAFT TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION TO ADJUST THE TIMINGS .
- Refer to CHECK THE VANOS ADJUSTER OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to RELAXING CHAIN TENSIONER ON BANK 2 FOR CHECKING OR SETTING TIMING .
- Refer to REMOVING HYDRAULIC CHAIN TENSIONER OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to PRELOADING THE TIMING CHAIN OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to FIXING THE ENGINE IN THE INSTALLATION POSITION ON CYLINDER 1 (SET VALVE TIMINGS) .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH LEFT VANOS ADJUSTERS .
- Refer to REMOVING SPECIAL TOOL FOR FIXING CAMSHAFTS IN POSITION ON BANK 2 .
- Refer to REMOVING SPECIAL TOOL TO PRETENSION TIMING CHAIN ON CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE GUIDE TUBE FOR THE OIL DIPSTICK .
- Refer to CHECKING THE VANOS ADJUSTER OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- Refer to RELIEVING THE CHAIN TENSIONER AT CYLINDER BANK 1 FOR CHECKING OR SETTING THE VALVE TIMINGS .
- Refer to REMOVING HYDRAULIC CHAIN TENSIONER OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- Refer to PRELOADING THE TIMING CHAIN OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- Refer to FIXING THE ENGINE IN THE INSTALLATION POSITION ON CYLINDER 1 (SET VALVE TIMINGS) .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH RIGHT VANOS ADJUSTERS .
- Refer to REMOVING SPECIAL TOOL FOR FIXING CAMSHAFTS ON BANK 1 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SPECIAL TOOL TO PRETENSION THE TIMING CHAIN AT CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD .
- Refer to REMOVING LOWER OIL PAN SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING OIL PUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION, ENGINE REMOVED .
- Refer to REMOVING THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
- Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) on the coolant temperature sensor (2).
Unscrew the screw connection 1 on the timing case cover in front
- Loosen screws in the order (10) to (12).
- Remove the carrier plate (1).
Release the screw connection 2 on the front timing case cover
- Loosen screws in the order (9) to (3).
Release the screw connection 3 on the timing case cover in front
- Loosen screws in the order (1) to (2).
- Remove timing case cover.