Removing hydraulic chain tensioner of cylinder bank 1

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to timing chain or timing chain drive  .
Turning the engine without chain tensioner or special tool can result in damage to the timing chain and timing chain drive  .

• Always turn the engine with the chain tensioner or the special tool.

• Loosen screws (1).
• Feed out and remove hydraulic chain tensioner (2).

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