Installing the special tool on the cylinder head

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Prepare special tool 2 459 012.

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Unlock the locks (arrows).
Feed out the wiring harness section (1) for sensor system 2 and place to one side.

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Thread in special tool 2 459 012 and position.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Special tool to cylinder head
M8	Tightening torque	21.5 Nm

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