Removal Procedure
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation hose/pipe/tube. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (Camshaft Cover to Air Cleaner Resonator to Outlet Duct) , Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (LKW) .
- Remove the oil level indicator (3). Inspect and replace the oil indicator O-ring seals (4), if necessary.
- Remove the camshaft cover heat shield (2) and bolts (1).
- Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
- Disconnect vacuum booster pipe (1).
- Remove the vacuum assembly (1). Refer to Vacuum Pump Replacement .
- Remove the camshaft position actuator intake (1) solenoid valve. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Intake Solenoid Valve Replacement
- Remove the camshaft position actuator exhaust (2) solenoid valve. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Exhaust Solenoid Valve Replacement
- Remove the camshaft cover fasteners (1).
- Remove the camshaft cover (1) and gasket (2).
- For cleaning and inspection. Refer to Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection (LKW) .