Tightening the VANOS central valve of the intake adjuster

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Have the special tool 0 496 855 ready.

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Have the special tool 2 450 487 ready.

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Have the special tool 2 469 138 ready.

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Keep a standard torque wrench (1) ready.

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Lay out all special tools and standard tools.

Number	Description
1	Standard torque wrench
2	Wrench socket set 2 450 487
3	Reversible ratchet 0 496 855
4	Standard reduction
5	Adapter 2 469 138

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Assemble all special tools and standard tools as shown.

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NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.

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

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

VANOS central valve to camshaft
M21	VANOS central valve on the thread and on the contact surface must be coated with engine oil. 1. Tightening torque	50 Nm
M21	2. Tightening torque	115 Nm
M22	VANOS central valve on the thread and on the contact surface must be coated with engine oil. 1. Tightening torque	50 Nm
M22	2. Tightening torque	140 Nm

Follow-up work

Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS .
Refer to INSTALLING CHAIN TENSIONER .
Refer to CHECKING THE TIMINGS OF THE CAMSHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER STRUT BRACE MOUNT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWER SECTION OF THE FRONT WALL .