Replacing the left cylinder head cover

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Remount clamps (1) on the cylinder head cover (2).

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Loosen screws (2).
Remove camshaft position sensors (1).

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Check
Check O-rings (1) on the camshaft position sensors for damage.

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Result

» O-ring (1) damaged.

Measure
- Replace O-ring (1).
Parts: O-ring

Result

» O-ring (1) not damaged.

Measure
- Continue the repair.
Coat O-ring of camshaft position sensor with engine oil.
Position camshaft position sensors (1).

Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Camshaft position sensor to cylinder head cover
Torx screw M6	tightening torque 8 Nm

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove liquid-vapor separator (2).
Position the liquid-vapor separator (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil separator to cylinder head cover
M6 screw	tightening torque 10 Nm

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