Installing the VANOS central valve of the intake adjuster

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Equipment specification A with the thread M22:
Coat the VANOS central valve (A) on the thread (1) with fresh engine oil.
Coat the VANOS central valve (A) on the contact surface (2) with fresh engine oil.
Equipment specification B with the thread M21:
Coat the VANOS central valve (B) on the thread (1) with fresh engine oil.
Coat the VANOS central valve (B) on the contact surface (2) with fresh engine oil.

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Guide in and install the VANOS central valve (1) of the intake adjuster.

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Tighten the VANOS central valve (1) of the intake adjuster hand-tight.

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Release the VANOS central valve (1) of the intake adjuster 60° in the direction of the arrow .

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