Partially releasing the wiring harness section of the right cylinder head cover

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Release plug connections (1) to (3) and disconnect.

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) of the exhaust camshaft sensor of the cylinder bank 1.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (2) of the intake camshaft sensor of cylinder bank 1.

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the pressure sensor (1).

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Unclip the transmission wiring harness (1) .
Loosen screws (2) .
Release the wiring harness of the integrated supply module (4) at the fixations (3) .
Release the wiring harness mounting (5) .

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Release the wiring harness mounting (1) .
Release the wiring harness mountings (2) .

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Loosen screw (1) .
Release the wiring harness mountings (2) .
Place the wiring harness (3) on the side.

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Loosen screw (1) .
Release the nut (3) .
Lay the grounding point (5) to one side.
Loosen screw (4) .
Release the clip (2) .

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Loosen screw (1) .
Remove the oil filler neck (2) .

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Remove cover (1) .
Loosen nut (2) .
Disconnect positive battery cable from alternator.
Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

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